The University of British Columbia Presents - Inhalation and Oral Sedation in Dentistry

Vancouver, British Columbia
Friday, April 27, 2012 - Sunday, April 29, 2012

Educators for this Course:

• david donaldson
• fred quarnstrom
• mark donaldson
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Course Vitals

This two-part, hands-on course offers instruction in all aspects of inhalation analgesia, including effective methods of dealing with anxiety control in general practice.  Part I (Friday and Saturday) is designed to achieve certification in nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.  Part II (Sunday) is for attendees who have completed Part I (or equivalent) who are interested in expanding their sedation knowledge and utilising oral sedatives in combination with nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.    

Part I: Friday & Saturday
Registration 8:30 am on Friday only 

  • A review of all sedation techniques
  • Pain mechanisms
  • Applied physiology of the respiratory/cardiovascular systems
  • A review of medical emergencies
  • Pharmacology of oral sedatives and nitrous oxide
  • Indications and contraindications for the use of nitrous oxide
  • Complications with nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation
  • Pre-treatment evaluation of the patient
  • The mechanics and maintenance of machines
  • Regulations/cost effectiveness of installing a nitrous system
  • Side effects of nitrous oxide including contamination and scavenging systems

 

Part II: Sunday
Pre-requisite:  Part I of this course or equivalent 

  • A detailed review of the pharmacology and therapeutics of oral sedative, with special focus on the benzodiazepines 
  • The anatomy of the blood supply to the upper limb
  • Intramuscular sedation
  • Practical venepuncture using the dorsum of the hand or the cubital fossa
  • Practical sessions on maintaining an airway
  • The utilization of oral sedatives with nitrous oxide
  • Review of precautions for sedating school aged children
  • Critique of other techniques being taught in North America
  • Clinical case experiences using video
Participants are required to bring an Ambu bag to class (bag, valve & mask)

This course will include hands-on administration of nitrous oxide using various techniques, machines and equipment.

Tuition:
Tuition will be determined by the University of British Columbia in Fall 2011

Registration: 
Registration for this course will be managed exclusively by the University of British Columbia.  For more information, please call 1-877-328-7744, or click "Register for this course" at the above right to be directed to the University of British Columbia Continuing Education Website.

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