DH 209 - Pain and Anxiety Control

1. Recognize the need for pain control.
2. Understand the limitations of local anesthesia.
3. Review and evaluate the patient medical history.
4. Take and record vital signs, recognizing safe parameters.
5. Treat patients without causing pain or discomfort.
6. Determine the safe minimum dose and type of anesthetic needed.
7. Evaluate the possible interactions of local anesthesia with other medications.
8. Recognize medical emergencies and respond in a proper manner for the safe and well being of the patient.
9. Evaluate their own performance in accordance with accepted methods of pain control.
10. Describe the development of analgesia.
11. Define and differentiate the indications and contra-indications for inhalation analgesia.
12. Define the relationship of the dental hygienist to the dentist in terms of patient evaluation and indication for use of nitrous oxide/oxygen.
13. Describe the related aspects of nitrous oxide/oxygen to respiratory physiology.
14. List and define the gas laws related to the administration of nitrous oxide/oxygen.
15. Describe the utilization of the fail-safe type of machines.
16. List the components of nitrous oxide/oxygen delivery and scavenger systems.
17. Demonstrate proficiency in the use and maintenance of nitrous oxide/oxygen delivery equipment.