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Cannabis Users Might Require More Anesthesia During Surgery

Cannabis users might require more anesthesia during surgery than non-users, have increased pain afterward, and use higher doses of opioids while in the.

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Sedation Organizations Endorse AAP Pediatric Guidelines

In June, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued guidelines for deep sedation and anesthesia of children undergoing dental procedures. Now, the American.

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Todays Dental News

Dental Anesthesiology Finally Gets the Recognition It Deserves

I entered into my dental anesthesiology residency program with full knowledge and understanding that I would not graduate as a “specialist” within dentistry. My.

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Anesthesia Bills Face Opposition in Arkansas

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and Arkansas Society of Anesthesiologists (ARSA) strongly oppose state legislation SB 184 and HB 1283, which would.

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Todays Dental News

Protections for Children with Dental Sedation (Part 1)

Children are far more vulnerable to morbidity and mortality from sedation than adults, reports the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public.

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Combine Dental and Medical Procedures to Limit Anesthesia Exposure

Children who require both dental and non-dental medical procedures should have them completed during a single general anesthesia session whenever possible, recommends the.

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Dentist Appointed to Sedation Guideline Revision Task Force

James W. Tom, DDS, has been appointed to serve on the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ Moderate Sedation Task Force. ADA president Carol Gomez.

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