DEN 456 - Pain Management

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

In this comprehensive course, the student will learn the basic concepts of local anesthesia including pharmacology, administration, indications and contraindications, anatomical considerations, armamentaria and the management of complications and reactions. Students will practice the actual techniques for safe, effective administration. The student will also gain experience in medical history review, vital sign assessment, record keeping, patient management, assessment of legal issues and infection control techniques and proper disposal of sharps. Concerning nitrous oxide sedation, the student will review the history and characteristics of nitrous oxide sedation; review basic respiratory physiology (including the uptake and distribution of gases); learn the stages of anesthesia and phases of stage I anesthesia; learn the pharmacology of nitrous oxide; learn the indications, contraindications, and adverse affects of nitrous oxide; learn the characteristics of the nitrous oxide delivery system; and learn the clinical protocol for safe use of nitrous oxide sedation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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