In last week’s blog, we went over some questions parents and caregivers should ask before their child has IV sedation for dental work. It can be difficult for a child to sit still for a dental appointment, especially when they need several procedures.
IV sedation has become a game changer for many children and adults who would have not received the dental care they needed. Just imagine getting all the dental work in just one visit, then leaving the office with little to no memory of the procedure!
Expert agree, for the highest level of safety, a person specifically trained in IV sedation to be in the room. Allowing the dentist to concentrate on the dental procedures, while the third person, nurse anesthesiologist, constantly monitors the vitals, breathing heart rate. IV sedation for dental work has been proven beneficial for those who need several procedures, the elderly, children, those with disabilities, and those who would forgo treatment due to fear.
At Blue Sky Solutions Anesthesia Associates, safety is our top priority as we bring hospital level IV sedation to your dental office.
Today has published questions parents and caregivers should ask before their child goes under any type of sedation. Last week we went through questions 1 through 4, today we will go over the rest.
5. How much experience does this person have caring for kids my child’s age?
6. How will my child be monitored during the procedure? Be sure there will be vigilant monitoring. Ask if the office has EKG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and end tidal carbon dioxide monitors, Rafetto said.
7. Who is going to be in the room if something goes wrong? The staff should be prepared to recognize and respond to crisis situations. It also is appropriate to ask about the office’s safety record, he added.
8. Are you going to use a Papoose Board — a temporary restraint?
9. What kind of recovery setup do you have?
