Pharma Behaviour_GA

Question 1

T/F GA is a day procedure.

Answer 1

T

don’t have to stay overnight

Question 2

What are some differences between doing GA privately or publicly?

Answer 2

-Private takes about 3hrs (1hr each for paperwork, procedure and recovery), public may need to wait full day

Question 3

What are the steps to GA

Answer 3

• Gas induction via facemask to make child fall asleep

- IV drip attached

Question 4

T/F

A parent can remain with teh child during a GA procedure

Answer 4

T, but only one parent and only until after the gas induction phase
Can hold hand of child

Question 5

T/F

GA is covered by CDBS

Answer 5

F

-Anything done in hospital is not covered by CDBS

Question 6

What is the cost of GA?

Answer 6

If go through school dental service/SADS, can go through:
Public sector hospitals: free of charge but waiting time of 12-18months 
*-No fillings done on anterior caries-->will be taken out instead, D's and E's close to the nerve will also come out
Private hospital (e.g. Glenelg): $1000-1300 for anaesthetist, dentistry is free of charge (waiting 4-6months)-->think of this as semi-private where patient pays for hospital fee privately but dental fees are covered by SADS through the Government

Alternatively can go full private:
-Wait time 2-3 weeks but depends on clinician, $1000-1300 for anaesthetist, dentistry charged separately and depends on procedure but can be covered by private insurance)