Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Oct 2005
Safety of intravenous sedation administered by the operating oral surgeon: the first 7 years of office practice.
Outpatient intravenous sedation by properly trained personnel provides a safe, cost-effective means of anesthesia for numerous surgical procedures. The goal of this study was to provide a 7-year summary (December 1994 through November 2001) of anesthesia-related problems that occurred in the practice of a single Midwestern board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. ⋯ The administration of intravenous sedation by the operating surgeon for outpatient oral surgery procedures is safe and results in a low incidence of adverse events. In this series, a number of previously undiagnosed medical problems were discovered. The diagnosis and referral for management of these medical problems improved patient health.