There are many important reasons why the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, who is administering the IV sedation dentistry, needs to know your medical history.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a licensed anesthesia professional. They are experts in patient’s care and best prepared to ensure a safe IV sedation experience and handle any type of emergency situation.
“CRNAs possess the education, training, and skills to provide safe, high-quality, and cost- effective care as members of the multidisciplinary patient-centered dental care team in all settings, including dental offices. CRNAs practice in accordance with their professional scope and standards of practice, federal, state, and local law, and facility policy to provide dental sedation and anesthesia services,” according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist.
This allows the dentist to focus on the patient procedure. Which can be compromised if they are also doing or overseeing the sedation. When the dentist is doing his/her job and that of the IV sedation is is called single “operator-anesthetist”, and has unfortunately, lead to children and even some adults suffering from serious complications and even death.
Some dental offices allow a staff member or the dentist to perform the IV sedation. This mean either their attention is either compromised, focusing on the procedure instead of the sedation or proper training may not be established.
Your medical history provides valuable insight into your general health. Certain medications or medical conditions, or even allergies can have an influence on how your body reacts to the anesthesia and dental procedure.
Avoid unnecessary risks,CRNA need to know all your medical background
Complications can also arise from over the counter or prescription medications you are taking, as well as any herbal remedies or supplements. Drug interaction is very harmful and serious issues can be avoided.
The CRNA also needs to know any allergies to medication the patient may have. This will allow any precautions to take and choose the best sedation option to keep you safe.
Other issues that can affect dental sedation includes, neurological disorders, respiratory problems, or cardiovascular illnesses. They can also impact the type of sedation medication your will be given.
For your safety, the CRNA and dentist need to be informed of any underlying health issues.
The team at Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates is dedicate to giving the best possible care, during and after the dental procedure. Helping New Hampshire residents receive the dental care they need.
