10 Considerations of IV Sedation by Dr. Kenneth J. Polke
About This Event
It is estimated that this fear of the dentist afflicts 40–50 percent of the general public, and if the U.S. has an estimated 330 million people, then it is safe to say that millions of people are not seeking treatment until “it hurts.”
Whatever the reasons, it bears stating that there has got to be a better way for patient and doctor to survive these close, personal times together. This unfulfilled niche in the marketplace should represent a great growth opportunity for every doctor. IV sedation offers a myriad of benefits to these types of patients and their treating doctors alike. Regardless if it is the glowing songs of “not even remembering being in the dental office” or “that was the best dental visit ever,” these are hymns of praise from the typical IV-sedated patient.
This course identifies the advantages of offering IV sedation to the general public as a routine procedure in the general dental practice and highlights its benefits to the administering practitioner.
Learning Objectives
- Identify patients best served by IV sedation and distinguish those at high risk.
- Understand the parameters and knowledge foundation needed to practice IV sedation.
- Know the history of sedation drugs, including current options and oral alternatives.
- Understand current monitoring equipment and its usage in assessing patients.
- Have a broader medical knowledge to apply to all patients.
- Determine if IV sedation is a practical option for your practice.