Alberta Dental Sedation

Implementing Moderate Sedation utilizing Propofol and Remifentanil administered with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) pump technology in Alberta, Canada.

November 28, 2024 In Canada Health Canada has approved the drugs propofol and remifentanil for on-label use by dentists for moderate sedation. The Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada has licensed Target...

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Improving Capacity in Healthcare – Target Controlled Infusion Pumps

November 28, 2024 There is a pressing shortage of anesthesiologists in Alberta and Canada, and this is a global issue.Compounding this shortage, there is not enough hospital capacity now or in the...

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The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of propofol and remifentanil during Target Controlled infusion administration for sedation

November 28, 2024 Propofol and remifentanil, when used together for sedation, especially with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) administration, provide a safe and precise method. This approach delivers an...

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Comparison between propofol and midazolam for intravenous dental sedation

November 28, 2024 Propofol vs. Midazolam: A Comparison for Dental Sedation Propofol and midazolam are the two most commonly used drugs for dental sedation, particularly in surgical or procedural settings....

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Comparison of Hand Bolus versus Target Controlled Infusion pump administration for intravenous moderate-level sedation in dentistry

November 28, 2024 Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) Pump vs. Hand Bolus: Key Differences in Sedation Administration A Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) pump offers several advantages over manual bolus...

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Target Controlled Infusions Innovating Tomorrow’s Dental Sedation Today

November 28, 2024 Improving Dental Sedation for Rural Alberta TCI – Maximizing Safety while Minimizing Risk Safety will be optimized if practitioners use defined methods of sedation for which they have...

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Alberta Dental Society of Anesthesiology – University of Alberta

November 28, 2024 Clinical Research Studies inDental Sedation Administration order of midazolam/fentanyl for moderate dental sedationLobb D, Clarke A, Lai H.J Dent Anesth Pain Med. 2018 Feb;18(1):47-56....

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Articles of interest for intravenous dental sedation in Alberta

November 28, 2024 This includes the existing College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta SedationStandard of Practice of hand bolus administration of Midazolam and Fentanyl,compared to the proposed Alberta Dental...

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