Practical Conscious Sedation

Practical Conscious Sedation
Author: David Craig
Publisher: Quintessenz Verlag
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2019-09-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3868673695

Control of anxiety and pain is fundamental to the practice of dentistry. This book provides the necessary knowledge, guidance and encouragement for the safe and effective use of conscious sedation. Basis sedation techniques (intravenous midazolam and inhaled nitrous oxide and oxygen) are described in detail; alternative techniques which may be appropriate in special circumstances are also outlined. Practical Conscious Sedation is a succinct, authoritative and easy-to-read text suitable for dental and medical practitioners, qualified dental nurses, undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.

Practical Conscious Sedation

Practical Conscious Sedation
Author: David Craig
Publisher: Quintessence Publishing (IL)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Anesthesia in dentistry
ISBN: 9781850970705

"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." --Cover.

Practical Guide to Moderate Sedation/Analgesia

Practical Guide to Moderate Sedation/Analgesia
Author: Jan Odom-Forren
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2005-03-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323020240

"This easy-to-follow book is your complete clinical guide to caring for patients receiving conscious sedation/analgesia during a short-term therapeutic, diagnostic, or surgical procedure. It covers everything you need to know - from practice guidelines for administering sedation, to pre-sedation requirements, intra-procedure monitoring and documentation, and discharge criteria."--BOOK JACKET.

Practical Conscious Sedation

Practical Conscious Sedation
Author: David Craig
Publisher: Quintessence Publishing (IL)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Anesthesia in dentistry
ISBN: 9781786980052

Title -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Preface to 2nd Edition (2017) -- 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: General Anaesthesia -- Chapter 10: Standards of Good Practice and Medicolegal Considerations -- Index

Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Author: Peter B. Cotton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2011-08-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1444356542

Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has become the basic primer for endoscopy around the world. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. Drawing on the vast experience of the authors it provides clear and practical guidance on the fundamentals of standard endoscopy practice. It describes procedures in great depth and addresses improved therapeutic techniques and advances in technology. The book is well illustrated throughout with color line drawings and diagrams. It is an indispensable resource for all trainees in gastroenterology and essential read for all practising endoscopists who are interested in improving their techniques.

Cotton and Williams' Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Cotton and Williams' Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Author: Catharine M. Walsh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2024-02-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119525209

PRACTICAL GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY The fundamental guide to gastrointestinal endoscopy returns in a fully updated new edition For over forty years, Cotton and Williams’ Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has offered a clear, accessible introduction to the fundamentals of endoscopy, from patient positioning to the range of available procedures. Now updated by a new authorial team to reflect the latest advances in endoscopic procedures, this text promises to serve a new generation of trainees and specialists as the essential introduction to upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. Readers of the eighth edition of Cotton and Williams’ Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy will also find: Updated online resources including a downloadable bank of clinical images High-quality videos illustrating endoscopic practices and procedures, linked to specific points in the text Cotton and Williams’ Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy remains a must-own for all trainee and specialist gastroenterologists and endoscopists.

Practical Guide to Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

Practical Guide to Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Author: Jonathan S. Steinberg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118658507

Now in its second edition, this practical guide offers clear-headed guidance to the successful application of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. This book concentrates on clinically-relevant information that providers can put to immediate use caring for patients. Takes a clear-headed practical approach to ablation of atrial fibrillation – long on actionable, clinically-relevant guidance, succinct and to-the-point on the theory behind the procedure Edited by three leading, internationally-known electrophysiologists with extensive experience in ablation for atrial fibrillation Written by international team of experts reflecting global best practices from centers with considerable experience in the use of catheter ablation Format designed to serve the needs of electrophysiologists regardless of experience, electrophysiology fellows, electrophysiology nurses and lab technical staff Covers hot topics such as new noninvasive imaging techniques, the treatment of challenging left atrial flutters, options for persistent atrial fibrillation and when a redo ablation is needed; and novel application of ablation targeting the autonomic nervous system

The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing

The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing
Author: Michael O'Neil
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118925289

Dentists have been inundated by patients with an array of complicated medical conditions and pain/sedation management issues. This is in addition to a variety of legal regulations dentists must follow regarding the storage and recordkeeping of controlled substances. Avoid unknowingly putting your practice at risk by becoming victim to a scam or violating a recordkeeping requirement with The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing. This Practical Guide is ideal for dentists and staff as they navigate: • Detecting and deterring substance use disorders (SUD) and drug diversion in the dental office (drug-seeking patients) • Prescribing complexities • Treating patients with SUD and complex analgesic and sedation (pain/sedation management) needs and the best use of sedation anxiety medication • Interviewing and counselling options for SUD • Federal drug regulations Commonly used illicit, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs, as well as alcohol and tobacco, are also covered. Special features include: • Clinical tools proven to aid in the identification, interviewing, intervention, referral and treatment of SUD • Basic elements of SUD, acute pain/sedation management, and drug diversion • Summary of evidence-based literature that supports what, when and how to prescribe controlled substances to patients with SUD • Discussion of key federal controlled substance regulations that frequently impact dental practitioners • Checklists to help prevent drug diversion in dental practices • Chapter on impaired dental professionals • Case studies that examine safe prescribing and due diligence

Practical Approach to Pediatric Intensive Care

Practical Approach to Pediatric Intensive Care
Author: Praveen Khilnani
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
Total Pages: 1219
Release: 2023-10-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9390020808

This book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects on paediatric intensive care. The fourth edition has been fully revised to include the latest guidelines and advances in technology. The extensive text of 1200 pages explains practical and surgical issues, with thorough coverage of respiratory and cardiac care. Other conditions specific to different systems of the body are also discussed – endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurological and more. Several chapters are dedicated to environmental injuries including burns, electric shock, heat disorders, near-drowning, and poisoning. The book concludes with discussion on psychosocial issues, ethical and medicolegal aspects, training, research, quality improvement, and use of therapeutic drugs in paediatric intensive care. The text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and flowcharts. Key points Comprehensive guide to all aspects of paediatric intensive care Fully revised fourth edition featuring latest guidelines and technological advances Extensive text of 1200 pages further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and flowcharts Previous edition (9789351527398) published in 2015

Practical Trends in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 2018

Practical Trends in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 2018
Author: Davide Chiumello
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2019-01-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319941895

This book offers an essential guide to managing the most-debated hot topics of practical interest in anesthesia and intensive care. It reviews the state of the art in issues concerning both intensive care medicine and anesthesia, such as perioperative coagulation management, neuroaxial blockade and complications, postoperative pain management, pediatric airway management, septic shock and hemodynamic management, diagnosis and management of acute respiratory distress syndrome, and antifungal treatments for critically ill patients. Written by leading experts and including updated references, it provides a comprehensive, easy-to-follow update on anesthesia and intensive care. The book clearly explains complex topics, offering practicing clinicians valuable insights into the latest recommendations and evidence in the field while, at the same time, making it a vital resource for students new to the fields of anesthesia and intensive care.