Special Care Sedation Flashcards
1
Q
What does the choice of sedation technique depend on?
A
Patient co-operation
Degree of anxiety
Dentistry treatment required
Skills of the dental team
Patient’s previous experience
Facilities available
Anaesthetist requirement
2
Q
What are the oral/transmucosal sedation advantages?
A
Avoids cannulation
Can make induction more pleasant
Better cooperation
Better future behaviour
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of oral/transmucosal sedation?
A
Bitter taste/stinging
Lag time
Untitraeable
Difficulty in monitoring level of sedation
Watch behaviour in recovery
