WHAT PATIENTS SHOULD EXPECT
Oral Conscious sedation provides a safe and effective option for patients undergoing dental procedures. The number and type of procedures that can be performed using oral conscious sedation have increased significantly as a result of new technology and state of the art drugs. Oral Conscious sedation allows patients to recover quickly and resume normal daily activities in a short period of time.
WHAT IS ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION?
This type of sedation induces an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of pain relievers and sedatives. Patients who receive oral conscious sedation are able to speak and respond to verbal cues throughout the procedure, communicating any discomfort they experience to the provider. A brief period of amnesia may erase any memory of the procedure
WHO CAN ADMINISTER ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION
Conscious sedation is extremely safe when administered by qualified providers. Innovative Periodontics & Dental Implants and team have been specially trained.
WHO MONITORS THE PATIENT DURING ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION?
Because patients can slip into a deep sleep, proper monitoring of oral conscious sedation is necessary. Innovative Periodontics & Dental Implants and team monitor the patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, oxygen level and alertness throughout and after the procedure. There will be a qualified team member with the patient at all times. In case of extreme emergency, all of our team members have been trained to perform advanced cardiac life support.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION?
A brief period of amnesia after the procedure may follow the administration of oral conscious sedation. Occasional side effects may include headache or hangover. Rare cases of nausea and vomiting have been reported.
WHAT SHOULD PATIENTS EXPECT FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE?
A qualified team member will monitor the patient immediately following the procedure. Written postoperative care instructions should be given to the patient to take home. Patients should not drive a vehicle, operate dangerous equipment or make any important decisions for at least 24 hours after receiving oral conscious sedation. Wheel chair assistance is available if patients are not completely ambulatory at the end of the procedure.
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COMPANION (DRIVER) FORM FOR RELEASE OF PATIENT AFTER ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION VISIT