DFT North Manchester - Pain Control & Anxiety Management (NW171124FNN)

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

• To give the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to be able to successfully manage an anxious patient with particular focus to IV sedation with midazolam.

• Discuss the current standards in relation to conscious sedation in primary care.
• Understand when to refer.

• Understand the current standards/guidance in conscious sedation in primary dental care.
• Understand treatment options for the anxious patient.
• Identify what is meant by the term ‘conscious sedation’.
• Identify the indications/contraindications for Conscious Sedation.
• Understand the mechanisms of action, roles and limitations of Premedication, Inhalation Sedation, Oral Sedation, Intra Venous Sedation and General Anaesthesia.
• Understand the physiological norms and medications.
• Undertake the procedure for patient assessment.
• Understand the principles of safe cannulation.
• Describe the presentation and pharmocology of Midazolam and Flumazenil for use in Intravenous Sedation.
• Gain an overview of medical emergencies that may arise for Conscous Sedation and how to act upon them.