Basic Guide to Dental Sedation Nursing

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, with colour illustrations throughout, the book is a guide for all dental nurses with an interest in dental sedation. It can also be used by dental nurses sitting the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses’ national certificate in dental sedation nursing, as it covers all topics relevant to the examination.
Chapters span such key topics as legal aspects, anatomy, equipment, patient assessment, types of sedation, medical emergencies and resuscitation.
Published in a compact format for portability and easy reference, this is a valuable addition to the Basic Guides series.

Spis treści:
How to use this book.
Acknowledgements.
1 Introduction.
Definition of conscious sedation.
Why dental sedation is used.
Bibliography.
2 Medico–legal aspects of dental sedation.
Introduction.
Recommendations currently in place when providing dental sedation.
Medico–legal considerations when providing dental sedation.
Bibliography.
3 Role of the dental nurse and equipment.
Introduction.
Role of the dental nurse.
Intravenous sedation.
Inhalation sedation.
Oral sedation.
Transmucosal (off–licence) sedation.
Note.
Clinical monitoring and equipment used.
Conclusion.
Bibliography.
4 Patient selection.
Introduction.
The assessment appointment.
Medical history.
Physical examination.
Dental history.
Social history.
Conclusion.
Bibliography.
5 Types of sedation.
Introduction.
Intravenous sedation.
Inhalation sedation.
Oral sedation.
Bibliography.
6 Medical emergencies.
Introduction.
Prevention of medical emergencies.
Legal aspects dealing w ith medical emergencies.
Dealing with medical emergencies.
Common medical emergencies.
Signs and symptoms of medical emergencies.
Medical emergencies.
Cardiac emergencies.
Choking and aspiration.
Epilepsy.
Hypoglycaemia.
Fainting/syncope.
Note.
Airway control and ventilation.
Conclusion.
Bibliography.
7 Essential anatomy.
Introduction.
The blood.
The heart.
The respiratory system.
The dorsum of the hand and the antecubital fossa.
Bibliography.
Index.

Okładka tylna:
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, with colour illustrations throughout, the book is a guide for all dental nurses with an interest in dental sedation. It can also be used by dental nurses sitting the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses’ national certificate in dental sedation nursing, as it covers all topics relevant to the examination.
Chapters span such key topics as legal aspects, anatomy, equipment, patient assessment, types of sedation, medical emergencies and resuscitation.
Published in a compact format for portability and easy reference, this is a valuable addition to the Basic Guides series.