IV sedation has changed the densitry landscape, especially those adults and children who are afflicted with fear of going to the dentist in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates, we bring hospital level IV sedation to your dentist office to provide the highest level of safety. sedation. We individually tailor a combination of medications that are selected based on your individual needs.
The National Library of Medicine discusses the current trends in intravenous sedative drugs for dental procedures
Many patients suffer from anxiety and fear during dental treatment, which are the main reasons why patients avoid visiting the dental care unit. Intravenous sedation (IVS) has allowed many of these patients to receive the necessary dental treatment. IVS is used for patients with circulatory complications for stabilization of their hemodynamic condition during treatment.
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.
Application of IVS has many advantages as well as some risks, such as respiratory depression, pulmonary aspiration, and cardiovascular depression during dental treatment under conscious sedation. Therefore, clinical and instrumental monitoring, relevant for the patient’s medical status and the clinical setting, must be adopted, and it is essential that the individual performing the sedation can recognize the adverse events and manage them appropriately and in a safe manner
IVS has many advantages such as rapid onset, repetitive administration, easy titration, and rapid recovery. However, some adverse events may occur, including deep sedation, hypoxia, cardiovascular depression, and venous irritation. Therefore, for safe sedation, knowledge regarding the time (including the onset time), peak effect, and duration of action of each drug is essentia
With today’s advancements in medicine, the comfort and safety of the patient has become paramount. Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates is dedicated and highly skilled anesthetist, ensuring patients safety and comfort during dental procedures. Our advanced techniques, skills, and experience, make dental treatments more manageable.
