Anxiety and pain are the main reasons why children and adults avoid going to the dentist. Which is why so many people are turning to IV sedation to get the oral health care I need.
In the Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medication, the article ‘Current trends in intravenous sedative drugs for dental procedures’, explains;
During IVS, the general goal of sedation is conscious sedation, which is a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. In addition, interventions are required to maintain a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation is adequate. All providers of conscious sedation services are responsible for ensuring that the environment in which care is delivered is appropriate for the needs and safety of patients
To ensure safe dental sedation there are a few factors to consider:
Training and Experience – To safely administer IV sedation proper education, training, and experience, are essential. It is necessary to have the expert knowledge of both the pharmacokinetic and physical properties of the drugs that are being administered. It is also necessary to know the effect of these drugs on the human body. To ensuring safe IV sedation, the person administrating it should have special accreditation and licensing.
Patient Selection – Though IV sedation is safe, it may not be right for everyone. All your medical history should be addressed, As well as any disabilities or special needs. Everyone is different and sedation needs to be individually tailored for specific needs.
Monitoring Patients – Safety should be the highest priority, throughout out the sedation procedure the patient should be monitored by a third party. The newest state of the art equipment brings hospital quality sedation to your dentist office. It is vital that every breath and heartbeat is being monitored by a highly trained professional nurse anesthetist.
Blue Sky Solutions – At Blue Sky Solutions we bring hospital-level sedation to your dentist’s office. Our #1 goal is patient safety and satisfaction because we care for you like we would our family. We offer a solution to manage your fear and anxiety, and provide you with the best dental and sedation care available. Simply put, sedation dentistry is a way to minimize and/or eliminate the pain and distress associated with some dental care.
