A Review and Update in Minimal, Moderate, and Deep Sedation

A Review and Update in Minimal, Moderate, and Deep Sedation is organized by the University of Alabama (UAB) School of Dentistry. This course has been approved for a maximum of 4 CE Hours.

Start Date: 10/1/2021
End Date: 9/30/2022

Course Description: 
• Overview of ADA guidelines for Minimal/Moderate/Deep Sedation
• Monitoring and training required for Minimal/Moderate/Deep Sedation
• Documentation required during Minimal/Moderate/Deep Sedation
• Pharmacology of medications used in Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation Sedative/hypnotics Opioids
• Pharmacology of medications used adjunctively in Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation: Anti-emetics, NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Antibiotic prophylaxis
• Mechanisms of Drug Interactions common during Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation
• Risk assessment for Sedation
• Medical conditions and their impact on techniques for Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation
• Complications of Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation
• Managing complications of Minimal /Moderate/Deep Sedation
• Case studies of problem patients; an Open Forum.