General Anaesthesia in Special Care Dentistry. Part 1: Justifying and Planning the Use of General Anaesthesia

Autor: Doshi, Mili, Shehabi, Zahra, Liu, Sophie, Geddis-Regan, Andrew
Zdroj: Dental Update; December 2024, Vol. 51 Issue: 11 p780-785, 6p
Abstrakt: General anaesthesia (GA) is sometimes necessary or appropriate to safely deliver comprehensive dental care for patients with disabilities and complex needs. GA may be indicated as a result of severe anxiety or cognitive dysfunction, where treatment with sedation or local anaesthesia has not been satisfactory or is contraindicated, or where a substantial amount of dental treatment is required. This article is the first of a three-part series that aims to expand upon some of the key practical considerations related to the planning and use of GA in dental care.CPD/Clinical Relevance:The use of general anaesthesia for patients with disabilities and complex needs requires careful consideration and planning.
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