Sedation dentistry helps manage dental anxiety, but it's not magic; It’s a medical tool with real options, from nitrous oxide to IV sedation.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists offers a free, downloadable brochure for patients which provides answers to questions about conscious sedation. What is conscious sedation? When is ...

Sedation is one of the most imperative skills for healthcare providers to acquire to ensure patient safety. It has revolutionized how healthcare providers deliver care, offering a balance of comfort ...

Propofol is one of the most used drugs for general anesthesia, but the findings of a new study suggest that the medication may also be beneficial for conscious sedation. Researchers from the U.K.

This article was written by Tamara Wagner, BS, CPC, Vice President of Coding and Diana Hilliard, JD, Manager Managed Care Contracts for National Medical Billing Services. The AMA recently issued an ...

• Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) done under moderate sedation (MS) may have lower rate of complications especially pneumothorax as compared to what is quoted in literature when procedure ...

If you haven’t read part one of this two-part article, I suggest reading it now to glean the full scope of its message as it applies to part two. Comfort for the patient during dental procedures is ...

This story first appeared in the April 2024 edition of Healthy You, a quarterly health publication and Gazette special section. If you suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. You can go your ...

There are many advantages to using local anesthesia with IV sedation during minimally invasive spinal procedures. Agnes P. Green, MD, a board certified anesthesiologist at The Bonati Spine Institute ...

Certification empowers Dr. Kakkad to offer anxiety-free dental care using nitrous oxide for kids and adults at Summirow Dental Hospital. This course has empowered me to help patients feel safe & ...