IV Sedation for pediatric dentistry has come under scrutiny recently. Reports of complications in some rare cases have raised concerns.
The fact is, when IV sedation is administered by an experienced and qualified nurse anesthetist it is safer and more effective.
So, if your child has special needs, feels anxious about going to the dentist, or has trouble sitting still for an extended period of time, IV sedation may be the solution to maintaining necessary oral health care.
“IV sedation is also beneficial because your child will have little or no recollection of the procedure after the fact, meaning that there are no bad memories to exacerbate fears that may make your child resistant to future appointments and treatments,” according to an article in Huffington Post.
“With IV sedation, the amount of medications needed to keep your child relaxed and at ease will be monitored and adjusted continuously until your child is resting comfortably for the procedure. Short acting medications are used, so your child usually wakes up pretty quickly once the procedure is finished. And in case of any complication, most of the drugs administered can be reversed right away.”
What you need to know about the anesthesia provider
While many dentists are still performing both the anesthesia and dental treatment at the same time, this type of single operator model has been proven to be unsafe.
It’s important to have a separate nurse anesthetist, who’s sole purpose is to perform the sedation and monitor the patient’s vital signs. Ensure they are experienced and properly trained in providing IV sedation, as well as meeting all the standards of the ADA Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists.
Hospital quality sedation at the dentist office
With Blue Sky Solutions you can expect a highly trained nurse anesthetist who will be monitoring every breath and heartbeat during your procedure, state-of-the-art equipment that brings hospital-quality sedation to the office, and IV sedation that is tailored individualized to your specific needs.
Contact Blue Sky Solutions Group for more information and to make an appointment.
