[Intravenous sedation with propofol in dental treatment. Experience in mentally handicapped patients].
Simple dental procedures in mentally handicapped patients can be facilitated by the use of intravenous sedation. This article describes our experiences with eleven such patients undergoing a total of eighteen procedures in 1994-1995. Sedation was administered by a consultant anesthetist using propofol in 'Sterrenberg'--a home for the mentally handicapped in the Netherlands. The article describes the organization of the patients selection and pre- per- and post-sedation care using a management protocol. It is concluded that the technique is effective and safe for simple dental procedures such as examination, removal of tartar, radiography and the treatment of cavities, provided that patients selection and care are meticulous.
van Doorm
W A
WA
Instelling Sterrenberg te Huis ter Heide.
Schouten
A N
AN
van Eeden
M K
MK
Schrijvers
A J
AJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods*; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D015742:Propofol
Intraveneuze sedatie met propofol bij tandheelkundige behandelingen. Ervaringen in een instelling voor mensen met een verstandelijke handicap.