Training in conscious sedation techniques: meeting the recommendations of the UK Academy of Medical Royal Colleges

Symington, L; McGugam, E; Graham, Colin A.; Gordon, Morris; Thakore, Shobhan

doi:10.1136/emj.2005.033803

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“…National education and training bodies, as well as regulators should provide flexibility in their requirements. In general, the ultimate learning objectives during DCS training have to comprise, among others, safe patient preparation and adequate clinical assessment, safe preparation of the environment/choice of equipment, understanding of levels of monitoring for safe sedation, safe practice in drug administration, recognition and management of complications of sedation, and demonstration of assessment for safe patient discharge [ 22 ]. The detailed aims should involve the following: inclusion/exclusion clinical criteria, risk assessment, assessment of individual need for sedation, informed consent, pharmacological characteristics of sedative drugs, their advantages and disadvantages, management of medical emergencies, intraoperative monitoring, and practical aspects (e.g., venous access).…”

Section: Enhancement Of Dental Conscious Sedation Students’ Curricmentioning

confidence: 99%

Are Special Care Dentistry Services Prepared for a Global Disruption in Healthcare? A Call for a Wider Promotion of Dental Conscious Sedation Training

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Recently, calls for prompt and smart reform of dental education and postgraduate training have been made, reflecting the current global healthcare needs and addressing the most common problems faced by dental care providers. Objectives: Herewith, we propose the enhancement of multilevel dental training in dental conscious sedation (DCS), in order to meet the increasing demands associated with current and post-pandemic times. The temporary suspension of general anaesthesia and hospital-based sedation provision in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) revealed the urgent need for more efficient utilization of a variety of forms of DCS. Whilst the global spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has particularly challenged dental sedation teams in community services, the appropriate preparation for similar disruptions in future should be undertaken proactively. In response, dental schools and commissioners are obliged to implement innovations in teaching, with the development of new programs supporting trainer–trainee interactions and focusing on practical sedation skills. Conclusions: The joint efforts of educators, healthcare providers, and commissioners, as well as adequate and robust DCS training utilizing a variety of teaching methods, would allow our profession to face the growing demand for pain and anxiety control measures in light of the current situation, which may increase even further over time. Decision makers are urged to consider making training in DCS more accessible, meeting current healthcare demands, and equally providing essential support for the special dental care sector.

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Section: Enhancement Of Dental Conscious Sedation Students’ Curricmentioning

confidence: 99%