Control of anxiety and pain is fundamental to the practice of dentistry. This book examines the pharmacology and principles of safe sedation practice, basic physiology and anatomy of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, standards of good practice, and medicolegal considerations.

144 pp; 86 illus;

ISBN: 1-85097-070-X; 185097070X;
978-1-85097-070-5; 9781850970705;

Contents
Chapter 1 Historical Development of Conscious Sedation
Chapter 2 Basic Physiology and Anatomy: A Whistle-stop Tour
Chapter 3 Pharmacology
Chapter 4 Initial Assessment and Treatment Planning
Chapter 5 Equipment for Conscious Sedation
Chapter 6 Clinical Techniques
Chapter 7 Complications: Avoidance and Management
Chapter 8 Sedation in Special Circumstances
Chapter 9 Standards of Good Practice and Medicolegal Considerations
Index