Conscious or IV sedation for dentistry has helped many adults and children get the oral health care they need. It could be anxiety, a previous negative experience, PTSD, trouble sitting still for an extended period of time, or many other reasons why dental appointments are not at the top of your ‘to do’ list.

Often times laughing gas and oral sedation aren’t enough for those with anxiety of the dentist, fear, or special needs.

It is important to speak with your dentist about how you feel. They want you to be comfortable and have a positive experience.

It’s important to have all the safety precautions in place.

Which is why Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates brings safe hospital level anesthesia care to your dental office in the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will administer the medication and monitor the patient’s breathing and vitals signs. This way the dentist is able to concentrate fully on the treatment, while the CRNA is focusing only on the patient safety, vigilance, and monitoring.

According to an article in the Frontiers in Medicine,

As the level of sedation deepens, the airway protective reflex decreases, and the likelihood of airway obstruction or foreign body aspiration increases. Therefore, appropriate respiratory monitoring and airway management are essential during sedation procedures. Various organizations, including the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), have published guidelines aimed at reducing the risks associated with sedation in children and ensuring safe patient monitoring.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the team at Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates encourages everyone to join us in learning more about breast cancer and support those who are suffering with the disease.

Though we have made great progress in early detection, cancer treatment and finding a cure, we still have a long way to go.