Some of the common side effects of morphine sulfate include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several side effects of this drug, including a list of serious side effects that require prompt medical care.
sedation - a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent. physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions.
One of the most important goals of clinicians is patient comfort. When patients present to the emergency department (ED), treating the pain and anxiety that accompany the chief complaint are critical to patient satisfaction and quality of care. Nonetheless, clinicians may underuse sedation, usually from a lack of experience or from unchallenged myths regarding its use. Sedation is the depression of a patient's awareness to the environment and reduction of his or her responsiveness to external stimulation.