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Advantages of IV sedation

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Given remote from operating site
Administered as single dose
Rapid onset
Mouth breathing not important
Pt co-operation less important
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Disadvantages of IV sedation (6)

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Not clinically useful analgesia
Overdose can lead to profound respiratory depression
Laryngeal reflexes obtunded for a short period?
Occasional disinhibition effects
Occurrence of sexual fatasies
Pre/ post op instructions must be followed

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Pt management techniques (9)

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Time and TLC
Local analgesia
Psychotherapy
Hypnosis
Acupuncture
Inhalation sedation
Oral/ transmucal sedation
IV sedation
GA
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Minimising anxiety (7)

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Empathy
Kindness
Courtesy
Explanation
Support
Time
Gentleness
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Purpose of sedation (5)

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Control of fear, anxiety and apprehension
Reduce stress associated with unpleasant/painful procedures
To control severe gag reflexes
Treatment of uncooperative patients, including children and those with disability
To stabilise the blood pressure of patients with hypertension and a history of cardiovascular cerebro-vascular disease

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Medical history (5)

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Written questionnaire completed with the patient
Verbal discussion with patient
Contact GP
Liaise with other health care professionals
Advice from consultants

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American Society of Anaesthesiologists Physical Status Rating (5)

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II
II
IV
V A moribund pt not expected to live 24hrs
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Dental history (5)

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Attitude to dental care
Past history
Past experience of sedation and GA
Recent history
Main dental problem
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Dental examination (7)

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Tx required
Length of procedure
Degree of trauma involved 
Muliple visits
Acute infection
Degree of pt co-operation required
Radiographs required during tx
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Social history (7)

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Able to provide a responsible escort
Ability to understand and follow pre- and post-operative instructions
Someone to help at home
Able to take time off work
Someone to look after the children
Someone to stay overnight
Transport to and from the surgery
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Consent (2)

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Informed consent explains the benefits of treatment, the risks and disadvantages of treatment and the treatment alternatives to the patient in a language that they understand. Document for each course of treatment

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Patients who lack capacity to give informed consent (6)

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Discuss everything with next of kin; discuss treatment with care staff, appoint IMCA
Have 2 professionals (doctor/ dentist) independently agree that this treatment is in the best interests of the patient.
Named person to sign pre/post operative instructions
Liaise with parents/GP regarding medical history

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Baseline physical assessment (7)

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Colour
Pulse
Respiration
Arterial oxygen saturation
Blood pressure
Weight
BMI
Level of consciousness
Degree of understanding and co-operation
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Special tests e.g. (3)

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Liver function test
ECG
Sickle cell test

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Contraindications to IV sedation (6)

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Allergy to benzodiazepines
Pregnancy
Age
ASA III, IV, V
Poor veins
Drug interactions
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Equipment (6)

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Oxygen and emergency oxygen
Cylinder capable of giving 15l/ min
Attachments capable of administering IPPV
Within 'arms reach'
Checked each session
Records kept
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Suction (3)

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Emergency suction
Non-mains powered suction
Attachments for oral and pharyngeal suction

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Emergency drugs (3)

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Flumazenil (Anexate) 0.5mg/5ml, and appropriate emergency drugs
Needles, syringes, cannula, tourniquet, tape, alcohol wipe
Staff trained and confident to use them

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Other appropriate emergency drugs (2)

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Midazolam 10mg/5ml

Saline for IV administratin

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Clinical effects of benzodiazepines (6)

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Anxiolysis
Sedation
Hypnosis
Amnesia
Anticonvulsant
Decrease in skeletal muscle tone
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Set up for IV sedation

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Midazolam, note expiry date/batch, 5ml syringe, straight needle for drawing up drug, pre injection swap/mediwipes, micropore tape, 22G cannula, gauze/ampoule opener, yellow sharps box, tourniquet

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Normal values

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Weight: 70kg,
Temperature: 36-37.5C 96.8-99.4F,
Colour: pink, well perfused,
Pulse: 70 beats per minute, full volume, regular,
Respiration: 12-20 regular breaths per minute
Blood pressure: 120/80 mm Hg 16/10 KPa

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Colour

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Pink, well perfused. Blue, cyanosed, check nailbeds, earlobes, lips, gingivae

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Respiratory obstruction

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Potentially fatal complication, may lead to coughing, straining, vomiting and regurgitation, suspected if snoring, paradoxical chest and abdominal movement, straining. Airway causes (edentulous patients), tongue, swelling, tumour, stricture, irradiation, epiglottis, restricted jaw opening

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Level of consciousness
Stand unaided with eyes closed, Romberg test, touch nose with forefinger, loss of facial expression/animated, eyes open/closed/ptosis, speech slurred/slow, respond to verbal command
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Pulse oximetry based on 3 principles (3)
* The difference in absorption spectra of reduced and oxygenated haemoglobin * The Beer-Lambert Law * That only reduced and oxy-haemoglobin are present in the blood
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Paperwork (4)
Consent, medical history, signed pre and post operative instructions, sedation record sheet
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Second appropriate person (1)
BADN Registered Dental Nurse with Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
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Blood pressure (5)
Manual sphygmomanometer, electronic sphygmomanometer, | Pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative
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Choice of IV sedating agent - historical and nowadays (3)
Diazepam 1966 historical Midazolam 1984 - quick onset of action and rapid metabolism and excretion Additional drugs - multidrug sedation - propofol and opiates require advanced airway management training
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Midazolam for injection (3)
``` Clear, colourless isotonic solution containing -sodium chloride -hydrochloric acid -sodium hydroxide -in water for injection pH 3.3 Lipid soluble at physiological pH ```
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CNS - BZD receptors (1)
Benzodiazepines enhance inhibitory action of GABA in the CNS
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Midazolam - site of action (2)
BZD potentiate GABA by increasing the flux of Cl ions into the cell, thus decreasing the ability of the cell to initiate an action potential.
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GABA - inhibitory neurotransmitter (2)
``` GABA - A modulated by other receptors -benzodiazepines -barbiturates -some steroids -alcohol GABA - B skeletal muscle role ```
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GABA - A modulation (6)
``` Opening of receptor channels (Cl influx) Anxiolytic effect Hypnotic sedative Anticonvulsive Amnestic effect Muscular relaxation ```
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Midazolam - pharmacokinetics (2)
``` Elimination half life 1-2.8hrs Onset of action: IV *3 minutes IM 5 minutes Oral 15 minutes Nasal 15 minutes Rectal 15minutes ```
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Increased Midazolam availability (3)
Factors increasing half life: age ( elderly) sepsis poor renal function
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Midazolam - additional effects (3)
Decreases ventilatory response to CO2 Decreases mean arterial pressure Reduction of cerebral blood flow
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Midazolam contraindications (4)
``` Hypersensitivity to BZP Myasthenia Gravis Shock or vital sign depression Acute narrow angle glaucoma - open angle glaucoma with app. Rx - ask treating physician ```
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Midazolam care (5)
``` BZP use Opiates Alcohol abuse other sedatives Social drugs ```
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Signs of midazolam overdose (5)
``` over sedation confusion impaired coordination diminished reflexes decreasing vital signs/O2 sats ```
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What to do in a midazolam overdose (3)
Stop Midazolam Oxygen Reversal - Flumazanil 200ug in intial dose
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Flumazenil - pharmacokinetics (3)
Dose: 200-600ug IV Competitive inhibitor of BZP Elimination half life 53 minutes Potential for re-sedation due to differences in half life
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Patient preparation (4)
``` Pre assessed - Baseline observations MH inc allergies and drugs noted (ASA assessment) Written consent - treatment checked Escort/ transport/ childcare etc checked ```
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Venepuncture (2)
IV access gained - practice/ cannula knowledge IA access - accidental -pre drug admin: remove cannula - apply P -post drug admin: leave cannula in place and contact local vascular surgeons urgently
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Watch for which 3 things (3)
TRANSFIXATION HAEMATOMA EMBOLISM
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Types of embolism (3)
Thromboembolism Cannula embolism Air embolism
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Monitoring (4)
BP, HR and O2 Saturation BP required Pre and Post treatment can be continuously monitored O2 Saturation required throughout Observation of patient - Vital signs
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Supplemental oxygen - always consider (5)
``` Epilepsy IHD Previous CVA Heart Failure Anaemia/Sickle cell trait ```
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Operator behaviour (3)
Behaviour to induce confidence/relaxation Quieten voices Appropriate language *Always have operator and additional trained person in room - record this
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Preparation of IV drugs (4)
NPSA guidelines on preparation and administration of drugs for injection Sterility Labelling Disposal Recording
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Local anaesthetic in sedation (2)
Midazolam has no analgesic properties LA is required -however suggestion can be powerful
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Midazolam titration (3)
``` Slow IV administration of 2mg Wait 90 seconds assess sedation 1mg Wait 90 seconds assess sedation 1mg … until desired sedation achieved ```
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Midazolam sedation (3)
Golden 20 minutes Another 30 minutes possible May require top ups Realistic treatment in time Dose range 2-10 mg usual
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Complications (4)
``` Falling sats Under sedated Over sedated Venepuncture related -failed -bruising -extravasation ```
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Recovery and discharge (5)
Monitor whilst recovering Keep one hour after last IV dose of midazolam Written and verbal post -op instructions to escort Rhomberg Steady on feet/walk unaided
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Additional post-op instructions - for 24 hours (4)
No driving/operating machinery inc. cooking, ironing No alcohol/sedative drugs No legal responsibilities inc. signing legal documents, looking after children, attending work Patient not to be left alone
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Recording (5)
``` Keep accurate contemporaneous notes Have a log of all medications used Dispose of unused Midazolam properly and witnessed Record any flumazanil use Regularly check drugs -exp dates ```
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Regular training/ checks (3)
All Resus drugs/equip checks Staff training resus/emergencies Have these logged within the practice
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Unusual side effects (1)
Sexual fantasy is thought to occur in 1 in 200 cases of midazolam sedation
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Drug abuse (4)
Dentists are high risk Ensure drug recording/disposal practices are exemplary Seek advice if you have any concerns Senior colleague/MDU/MPS You have a duty to report

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