This document provides an overview of procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA). It discusses the concept and goals of PSA, sedation grading scales, clinical decision making, patient assessment and preparation. It also covers considerations for special populations like pregnant, younger and elderly patients. Common sedation drugs, complications and discharge criteria are reviewed. PSA is described as administering drugs to facilitate a procedure while preserving airway reflexes and stability, for patient comfort and efficiency. Risks of oversedation are discussed.