Sedation Courses for Doctors and Assistants

Sedation Courses for Doctors and Assistants is organized by Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS) and will be held from Sep 23 - 24, 2022 at Greater St. Louis Dental Society,  St Louis, Missouri, United States of America.

Description:
• Basic Sciences: Anatomy & Physiology of cardiovascular, circulatory, pulmonary, & central & peripheral nervous systems.
• Patient Evaluation and Preparation: Emphasis on patients with medical problems, such as cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic disease.
• Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques: Drugs used in the administration of local, oral, and IV sedation, as well as other administration techniques.  Review of BNDD rules.
• Monitoring: Definitions and descriptions of monitoring techniques and equipment, with an emphasis on equipment maintenance and checks.
• Emergency Procedures: Highlights various emergency situations and appropriate treatment.
• Case reviews of actual sedation cases turned into the Missouri Dental Board for review.
• Simulated airway procedures.

Objectives:
• Discuss appropriate definitions Review appropriate patient records including DEA and BNDD record keeping; Review of history and physical evaluation
• Define the ASA classification; Discuss the indications for medical consultations; Review appropriate patient selection
• Demonstrate a properly maintained and equipped facilities; Discuss oral and written informed consent;  Review pharmacological review of common sedatives and reversal agents 
• Define and demonstrate a time oriented anesthesia record; Review monitoring and assessment of the sedated patient during treatment and recovery
• Discuss appropriate documentation of the management and treatment of sedated patients
• Discuss appropriate discharge criteria and post-sedation instructions 
• Understand responses to the most common emergencies incident to administration of moderate sedation;and An examination measuring knowledge required of a dentist essential for safe and efficient moderate sedation of dental patients.