Sedation - Intro, monitoring Flashcards
Valium
Diazepam
Ativan
Lorazepam
Halcion
Triazolam
Versed
Midazolam
Ambien
Zolpidem
What kind of sedation is best for anxiety relief?
Enteral sedation
What is a good route of sedation to use as premed for other routes?
Enteral sedation (oral/rectal)
What is the worst kind of sedation for pharmacological restraint?
Enteral sedation
What is pain?
That which hurts, is unpleasant
Among pain, fear and anxiety, which one is a short-lived phenomenon?
Fear
Which one out of pain, fear and anxiety disappears when danger or threat passes?
Fear
Which out of pain, fear and anxiety is a learned response?
Anxiety
Which one out of pain, fear and anxiety is anticipatory?
Anxiety
Diminution or elimination of pain is known as..
Analgesia
Elimination of sensation in one part of body
Local anaesthesia
Topical application and regional injection of drug are forms of
Local anaesthesia
Grades of sedation
Minimal Sedation < Moderate Sedation < Deep Sedation < General Anaesthesia
In CA, what is the age of a patient at which they are given Pediatric Oral Conscious Sedation?
< 13 years
Administration of an oral medication at dose that exceeds maximum dose recommended by FDA
Adult Oral Conscious Sedation
3 things sedative modality is dependent on
- Patients degree of anxiety
- Clinician’s level of training
- The procedure
Sort drugs used for anxiety relief in ascending order of morbidity
Nitrous oxide < Oral premedication < Parenteral premedication < Deep sedation < GA
Goals of sedation
- Fear and anxiety relief
- Stress reduction
- Improved pain control
- Enhanced patient cooperation
Is Anaesthesia indicated in gagging?
Yes
Indications for sedation
- Anxiety or fear in adults
- Young children
- Mental or physical disability
- Medically compromised patient
- Extensive invasive procedure
- Extended care during one appointment
- Gagging
- LA problems
Is sedation indicated in anxious or fearful children?
No
Lost the different techniques of sedation
- Iatrosedation
- Inhalation
- Oral
- Rectal
- Intramuscular
- Intravenous
2 types of rectal sedation
- Sublingual
2. Intranasal
Types of intramuscular sedation
- Subcutaneous
2. Submucosal
Is Local Anaesthesia part of sedative regimen?
Yes
What % of patients are terrified of dental treatment?
3%
What % of patients are very afraid of dental treatment?
4%
What % of patients are somewhat afraid of dental treatment?
13%
In patients with dental anxiety, does LA work?
Yes, but only in >/= 50%
Est. Dental anxiety incidence in USA
16.4%
Country with least dental anxiety incidence
Denmark
Country with highest dental anxiety
The Netherlands
Legislative issues in sedation
- Restricted vs exempt techniques
- Training requirements
- Performance requirements
- Maintenance requirements
Standards vs Guidelines vs Statements
Standards are the only things to be strictly followed in order to maintain lawful activity
Most up to date guidelines among ADSA, ADA and ASA
ASA - last amended 10/2010
ADA - 10/2007
ADSA - 1988
What all do you monitor during anaesthesia?
Oxygenation
Ventilation
Circulation
Temperature
According to ADA, for minimal and moderate sedation, how do you evaluate an ASA I patient?
Review current medical history
According to ADA, for minimal and moderate sedation, how do you evaluate an ASA II patient?
Review current medical history
According to ADA, for minimal and moderate sedation, how do you evaluate an ASA III patient?
Medical consult
According to ADA, for minimal and moderate sedation, how do you evaluate an ASA IV patient?
Medical consult
In what kind of sedation does the ADA not mandate the use of pulse oximetry to monitor oxygenation?
Minimal sedation
What should be done in both minimal and moderate sedation patients to monitor oxygenation, according to the ADA?
Colour of mucosa, skin or blood must be evaluated continually
ADA - only chest excursions need be observed to monitor ventilation. What kind of sedation?
Minimal sedation
ADA - what more needs to be done to monitor ventilation in moderate sedation?
- Auscultate breath sounds
- Monitor end-tidal CO2
- Verbal communication with patient
Difference between ADA circulation monitoring guidelines for minimal and moderate sedation
- continual evaluation of HR and BP in moderate - if unable to tolerate, note in time-oriented record.
- HR and BP - pre-, intra- and post-op readings noted in minimal sedation