NEW DATE:
Saturday, March 6, 2021 | Live Interactive Webinar 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (CST)

Synopsis

This course will present a general review of concepts and methods applicable to minimal enteral sedation designed to satisfy TSBDE RULE §110.4 Sedation continuing education requirements for Minimal Sedation (Level 1) permit holders.

During this 6 hour course, Dr. Luce will present review and provide updates on:

• The basic concepts and practice of minimal sedation techniques
• Patient evaluation and treatment planning including advantages and disadvantages for level I, minimal sedation and comparing them with those of other sedation modalities including Nitrous Oxide Oxygen inhalation sedation
• Pharmacology of agents used in enteral (oral) and combination inhalation enteral sedation including drug interactions and incompatibilities. Addressing pertinent information on the practical application of pharmacology in enteral and inhalation drugs used for minimal sedation
• Monitoring techniques used in minimal sedation
• Information to create an understanding of the continuum of sedation through which the dentist can make appropriate choices of pharmacologic agents that can be safely and effectively used for various sedation procedures including Level I Minimal Sedation, Nitrous Oxide and local anesthesia
• Common anticipated urgencies and emergencies in minimal sedation. Discussion will include over sedation, respiratory depression, airway obstruction, nausea and vomiting and aspiration. Emphasis will be placed on team management of an emergency.
  

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, you will have a renewed understanding of the many elements of the safe administration of enteral conscious sedation including: 

• Spectrum of sedation and the limits of enteral sedation
• Patient evaluation and appropriate patient selection with an emphasis on recognizing patients at high risk of complications
• Pharmacology of sedative agents including drug interactions and appropriate selection for patients with differing medical conditions
• Appropriate use, limitations of and interpretation of monitors
• Management of urgencies and emergencies especially as they pertain to minimal sedation
• Rules and Regulations of the TSBDE on the administration of minimal enteral sedation.