Top Tips for Treating Additional Needs Patients Under Intravenous Sedation

This lecture aims to equip dentists with practical tips for safely delivering intravenous sedation to patients with additional needs. It covers pre-assessment, communication techniques, pre-medication and environmental adaptations to enhance patient care and experience. Through case examples and actionable tips, clinicians will gain insights into delivering sedation to this often challenging patient group.

Aim:

To enhance clinicians’ confidence and competence in providing safe and effective intravenous sedation for patients with additional needs.

Learning Objectivies:

- Identify the specific considerations involved in managing patients with additional needs when providing intravenous sedation.
- Understand the importance of pre-sedation assessments tailored to this patient group.
- Apply practical communication and behavioural strategies during sedation.
- Promote a supportive clinical environment for this patient group.

GDC Development Outcomes - D and C