Designed to be used with a course in sedation that provides for the clinical management of patients in a controlled (supervised) environment. Combining essential theory with technical instruction, it is a definitive resource for the practicing professional. Considered are factors such as the physical, emotional and mental condition of the patient as well as required ADA guidelines for sedation. All such aspects are then incorporated into the sedation techniques to improve the patient's overall dental experience. The result is an indispensable book, expert in its professional protocols and techniques, and comprehensive in its wide-ranging considerations.

Features:

• Combines all aspects of sedation with essential theoretical and technical instruction.
• Covers all of the components required by the ADA guidelines including: Review of cardiovascular and respiratory physiolog, Selection of agents, Techniques of administration including oral, intramuscular, intravenous, inhalation, and rectal, Management of complications and emergencies
• Divides the techniques sections into pharmacology, armamentarium, and technique and complications, each described well enough and in such detail that the student may use them as chair side references.

What's New:

• End of chapter review questions to test the student's grasp of materials.
• Content completely updated to include the most current drugs.
• More information on recreational abuse of nitrous oxide to reflect the current societal trends.
• More overall emphasis incorporated on nitrous oxide/oxygen, as many hygienists are becoming certified to administer this form of sedation.
• Includes the latest on the American Heart Association's recommendations for the prevention of bacterial endocarditis.
• Many halftones and line drawings have been replaced to improve the quality of the illustration program.
• The overall design of the edition has been revamped to increase its visual appeal and to make it more instructive.