Patient Assessment For Conscious Sedation course for Dental Practice

This session aims to provide an overview of the requirements necessary when selecting patients to undergo conscious sedation within the primary care setting. It discusses the importance of the ASA classification, patient selection, medical and dental history and the consent processes involved.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• explain the aims of the sedation assessment visit
• define each ASA classification and explain its importance in defining the suitability of a patient for treatment with conscious sedation
• describe the type of patient information gained at the assessment visit
• describe patient preparation prior to conscious sedation

The importance of completing an assessment of a patient prior to offering sedation should not be underestimated. This session explores the methods and reasons why this should be completed.