IV Sedation is a hot topic in the dentistry industry. Whether it is a physical limitation, downs syndrome, autism, disability, fear, extreme tooth sensitivity, or anxiety. IV sedation allows patient’s to get the dental care they need without the stress, pain, or anxiety.
How Safe Is IV Sedation For Dentistry?
The safety of IV sedation has recently come into question. You definitely want to do everything in your power to ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones.
Complications can occur when the dentist who performing the treatment, whether it be drilling teeth or performing a root canal, is also doing the sedation. All dental procedures require 100 percent of your dentist’s attention for the safest situation
J.P. Abenstein, former president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists told the Hartford Courant, “Ask how your vital signs will be monitored while you’re sedated and who will do the monitoring. In rare cases, sedative drugs cause people to stop breathing, and you want to be sure that someone is monitoring your vital signs at all times and that there’s an emergency plan in place in case something goes wrong. Ideally, the office should have a defibrillator and everyone on the medical team should have training in advanced cardiac life support
You go to a doctor who has gone to school to become a dentist. The same as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), is someone who has gone to school specifically for administering sedation and is licensed to perform IV sedation.
This way your dentist is able to spend all of his/her attention and concentration on your dental treatment. While your nurse anesthetist will focus solely on your sedation and safety, including monitoring your vitals, breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and relaxation level.
“From my experience as a CRNA, our standard of practice is to assess and evaluate the patient before the procedure and stay with our patient throughout their procedure. CRNAs monitor vital signs, adjust the anesthetic drugs as needed and remain vigilant in case of an emergency. Patients’ safety is our No. 1 priority. according to Juan Quintana, DNP, MHS, CRNA, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA),
Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates follows the strict American Dental Association guidelines and protocols throughout the procedure. Prior to your appointment, Certified, Registered and Licensed Nurse Anesthesiologist will work closely with you to determine the best course of treatment and answer any questions.
