IV sedation assessment Flashcards

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What is the sedation assessment

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A full assessment that confirms the treatment required, whether sedation is needed and the preferred technique

Sedation assessment also involves informed consent and the provision of information to the patient which aims to ensure treatment and aftercare are as safe as possible

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What do you cover in an ASSESSMENT

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History
-Social
-Dental
-Medical
Examination
-General
-Oral
-Vital signs
Treatment Plan
Consent
Information for patient and escort

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Whats important to include in history

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General or specific dental fear

Previous sedation / GA- Any problems?

Symptoms of there dental problem (acute/chronic)

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What increases the sedative affect of Midazolam

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Almost all drugs

-Alcohol
-Opiods
-Erythromycin
-Antidepressants, Antihistamines, Antipsychotics,
-Recreational drugs

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5
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In the dental hospital what ASA classifications do you see

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Nothing 4 and above

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With the ASA classifications where can the different levels be treated

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ASA I May be treated in primary care

ASA II May be treated in primary care

ASA III Should be secondary care

ASA IV Must be treated in secondary care

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What is a pharmacodynamic interaction

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Interactions between drugs which have similar or antagonistic pharmacological effects

Predictable

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What is a pharmacokinetic interaction

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One drug alters the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of another, thereby increasing or reducing the amount of drug available to produce its pharmacological effects.

Not predictable

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What vital signs do you need to record

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HR
BP
Oxygen saturation
BMI

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