Safe and Effective Sedation of the Pediatric Dental Patient (Nov, 2016)

Safe and Effective Sedation of the Pediatric Dental Patient is organized by American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and would be held during Nov 4 - 6, 2016 at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event basically for pediatric dentists. This CME Conference has been approved with 22 hours of continuing education credits.

This course will offer opportunities to gain hands-on experience while learning airway techniques to rescue patients and will include breakout sessions with manikin practice with face masks, ambu bags and the insertion of nasal and oral airways. This course is consistent with the ADA's Guidelines on Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students in a Continuing Education Program.

Bring two assistants to the Dental Assistant's Course and the dentist receives $100 off their Sedation registration

Objectives :

Upon completion of the course, the participant should have a better understanding of :
• The pediatric anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular and central nervous system related to sedation
• Commonly observed pharmacological effects of sedative agents used in pediatric sedations
• The appropriate physical assessment of the pediatric patient including risk assessment
• How to choose appropriate sedative(s) for the individual pediatric patient based on behavior, temperament and dental needs
• The appropriate monitoring equipment
• Guidelines associated with the sedation of pediatric patients, The principles of protocol in enhancing patient safety during oral sedation
• Intra-operative room and restorative preparation associated with sedation visits
• The principles associated with patient and family management during sedation visits
• The use of nitrous oxide when used in combination with other sedative agents for use in pediatric patients
• Complications associated with sedation of the pediatric patient
• Discuss the pharmacological effects of combined drug therapy, their implications and management