Australian Dental Association - CPD

Inhalation Sedation

Presented by Dr Steven Parker

Consolidate your knowledge of all aspects of inhalation anxiety relief and oral sedation techniques

Nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation is a highly effective way of providing relief from anxiety during dental procedures. Recently, another analgesic inhalational agent (Penthrox™) has become available to dentistry. This course covers what you need to know to use these agents safely and with confidence.

All participants will have the opportunity to administer and experience the full range of effects of relative analgesia using nitrous oxide-oxygen and Penthrox™. Participants completing the course will feel confident in setting up and administering both anxiety-relieving agents.

Topics include

  • Pharmacology of inhalational analgesic agents
  • Equipment requirements
  • In-surgery advice - sterilisation, scavenging and safety
  • Administration and monitoring
  • Concerns and contraindications
  • Managing complications

IMPORTANT NOTE

During the practical session, participants will work in groups and administer both slow and fast nitrous oxide-oxygen induction and experience the effects of Penthrox™. It is essential that all participants wishing to perform any procedure on a colleague in a learning environment are registered dental professionals.

Importantly, participants who intend to experience the effects of the inhalational analgesic agents must not drive home - alternative arrangements should be made.

About the Presenter

Dr Steven Parker  has completed postgraduate diplomas in both oral surgery and sedation, and pain control. He provides oral surgical and sedation services to private practices in the Sydney region, and lectures widely in continuing education programs.

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DATES
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Friday, 12 November 2010
TIME
Registration from 8.00am
8:30am - 5:00pm
VENUE
Centre for Professional
Development
Lithgow Street, St Leonards
COST
$880 inc GST
Includes full day catering
CPD HOURS
6
Attendance at this courses may assist with the assessment in the MRACDS  examination. The RACDS does not endorse any specific course or institution as the provider of all information required to  successfully complete a MRACDS module.
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