Basic Guide to Dental Sedation Nursing

Sedation is a procedure that makes use of sedative medications to
produce a relaxed experience for the patient. The central nervous
system (CNS) is affected through the use of drugs, including
tranquilizers and anxiolytics, that can be administered to the
patient in several ways. Sedation dentistry has several benefits,
both for dentists and patients.
For patients, it can mean freedom from anxiety or fear during
dental procedures. In cases where a patient has not been able to
undergo dental treatment for many years because of this fear,
sedation dentistry allows him to have several years' worth of
dental treatment in just a few sessions.

For dentists, sedation dentistry facilitates the easy
performance of dental procedures. Patients are likely to be more
cooperative under the relaxing effects of sedation. Treatments can
also be quicker, because a number of procedures can be performed in
a single session. Dental nurses play a vital role in assisting the
dentist in the routine sedation of patients. In acknowledgement of
this, the NEBDN run a post-qualification certificate in Dental
Sedation Nursing that provides the dental nurse with the
theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to carry out
their role safely and competently.

The ?Basic Guide to Dental Sedation Nursing' is a must
have book for all dental nurses seeking to develop their knowledge
and understanding of this core area of clinical practice. Written
in a clear and accessible style, chapters reflect the Certificate
in Dental Sedation Nursing syllabus with chapters on such key
topics as legal aspects, anatomy, equipment, patient assessment,
types of sedation, medical emergencies and resuscitation.

Illustrated in full colour throughout

Handy format for easy reference and portability

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