Dental sedation has become very popular in the last couple of years. It’s a great way to have several dental procedures done in one day, without any pain or anxiety.
“When sedation or anesthesia services are required, the use of anesthesia professionals, with delineated responsibilities, allows each team member to focus on his or her role for best outcomes and patient safety,” American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
“Each patient has a unique response to medications utilized for sedation and anesthesia. Therefore, moderate sedation may quickly transition to deep sedation and general anesthesia, affecting spontaneous ventilation and oxygenation requiring immediate intervention. When an anesthesia professional is available to continuously monitor the patient, he or she can focus on changes in the patient’s condition and intervene as necessary in emergent situations.”
For some children and adults, going to the dentist can be almost impossible.
Whether it is fear of the dentist, a disability, not able to sit still for a long period of time, special needs, or the medication they are taking, it can be difficult to get the oral health care one needs.
“Challenges to the provision of safe sedation and anesthesia may increase with special populations, including but not limited to, pediatric patients, senior patients, obese patients with related airway issues, and patients with increasing health complexity. The complexity of care required emphasizes the importance of sedation and anesthesia provided by a qualified, licensed anesthesia professional, who is focused only on patient safety, monitoring, and vigilance.”
Why is it important to have a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)?
“When an anesthesia professional is available to continuously monitor the patient, he or she can focus on changes in the patient’s condition and intervene as necessary in emergent situations. CRNAs possess the education, training, and skills to provide safe, high-quality, and cost- effective care as members of the multidisciplinary patient-centered dental care team in all settings, including dental offices.”
Here at Blue Sky Solutions Group we have partnered with some of the top rated dentists in the New Hampshire area. We offer a solution to manage your fear and anxiety, and provide you with the best dental and sedation care available.
