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Blue Ribbon Panel on Dental Sedation / Anesthesia Safety of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

2020-04-24T14:21:04-05:00

Report to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Blue Ribbon Panel on Dental Sedation/Anesthesia Safety of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Panel Members: Ernest B. Luce, D.D.S., Chairman Robert G. M cN eill, D.D.S., M.D. David H. Yu, D.D.S., M.S. Reena Kuba, D.D.S., M.S. Bryce S. Chandler, D.D.S. Ronald J. Redden, D.D.S. January 2017 [...]

Blue Ribbon Panel on Dental Sedation / Anesthesia Safety of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners2020-04-24T14:21:04-05:00

Updated Moderate Sedation CPT Codes for 2017

2017-02-15T23:49:50-06:00

Coding for Moderate Sedation is Different in 2017 Moderate (or conscious) sedation is a drug-induced depression of consciousness, which may be provided during colonoscopy, cataract removal, or dental procedures, for example. The patient becomes relaxed and insensitive to pain, but remains awake and able to respond to verbal instruction. In previous years, the American Medical [...]

Updated Moderate Sedation CPT Codes for 20172017-02-15T23:49:50-06:00

FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA review results in new warnings about using general anesthetics and sedation drugs in young children and pregnant women

2020-04-27T19:58:44-05:00

[ 12-14-2016 ] Safety Announcement The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs during surgeries or procedures in children younger than 3 years or in pregnant women during their third trimester may affect the development of children’s brains. Consistent with animal studies, recent [...]

FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA review results in new warnings about using general anesthetics and sedation drugs in young children and pregnant women2020-04-27T19:58:44-05:00

Anaphylaxis Management During Procedural Sedation

2020-04-27T19:55:43-05:00

Introduction Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate recognition and intervention. Equipment and medication should be readily available. Early administration of adrenalin is the key to survival. In this paper we discuss the critical aspects of anaphylaxis: the definition, presentation, the pathophysiology, the best emergency management and measures to prevent recurrence. Keywords: anaphylaxis, adrenaline, [...]

Anaphylaxis Management During Procedural Sedation2020-04-27T19:55:43-05:00

ACLS Training for Dentists

2017-04-25T17:32:13-05:00

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)® For Dentistry ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. It also covers airway management and related pharmacology. In this course, skills are taught in large, group sessions and small, group learning and testing stations [...]

ACLS Training for Dentists2017-04-25T17:32:13-05:00
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