Enteral Conscious Sedation in the Dental Practice - 20 Hour Didactic Course…LIVE WEBINAR

This course will present an update and review of physiology and physical evaluation of the medically complex patient. A detailed review of the pharmacology of enteral medications and recognition and management of anesthesia complications will be presented. We will also discuss proper patient monitoring using the required monitoring equipment. Setting up a proper emergency kit and management of medical and anesthesia related emergencies will also be presented.

Objectives:

• Review the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac and respiratory system
• Review common medical conditions and current therapeutic interventions
• Relate medical conditions to their impact on delivery of dental services.
• Discuss patient evaluation in ascertaining relative risks in performing dental procedures under enteral sedation
• Establish guidelines and limitations in the delivery of dental services based upon medical conditions
• Update on the pharmacology of enteral medications
• Recognize and manage anesthesia complications
• Recognize and manage common medical emergencies

4 Wednesdays: July 30th, August 6th, 13th, & 20th