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Objectives Contents The course will introduce the focus of general anesthesia, sedation and pre-procedure patient evaluation. The current role of nitrous oxide and local anesthetics. The first aid maneuvers for the patency of the airways and the recognition of the main emergencies in the chair will then be illustrated: cardiac and respiratory crises, convulsive crises and anaphylaxis. The topic of bacterial endocarditis will also be addressed.
Extended Syllabus The course will introduce the concepts of general anesthesia, airway management, and pre-procedure patient evaluation. For outpatient sedation, nitrous oxide will be explained. The mechanism of local anesthetics and the various types of local anesthetic explained. The first aid manoeuvres, airways patency and the recognition of the main emergencies in the chair will then be illustrated: cardiac and respiratory crises, convulsive crises and anaphylaxis. Bacterial endocarditis and the evolution of prophylaxis over time after the 2008 NHS guidelines for dental care will also be addressed.
Recommended Bibliography Material provided by the course teachers (slides, lecture notes)
Teaching Methods Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
The students' learning test will take place through an oral exam and the final assessment will be expressed in thirtieths. The topics covered by the exam will reflect those covered during teaching and present in the program, developed in a way that leads students to reflect on the issues of the discipline. A correct use of medical terminology and a clear and concise presentation that allow to understand the logical connections between different issues considered is necessary to pass the exam.
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