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Nov 14, 2024
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DH 401 - Pain Control Methods Credits: 2 Description Administration of local anesthetics and Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia pain control methods, prevention, and management of related medical emergencies.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Assess patients’ need and limitations for pain control
- Evaluate patient health information for risk factors to determine type of anesthetic and safe parameters for administering pain control methods.
- Calculate the concentrations, amounts, and maximum recommended dosages of anesthetic solutions.
- Evaluate possible interactions of local anesthesia with medications.
- Appraise potential medical emergencies to determine appropriate actions.
- Differentiate the indications and contraindication for inhalation analgesia.
- Evaluate each stage of sedation in the administration of Nitrous Oxide Analgesia.
- Justify the use of a scavenging system in operation of Nitrous Oxide equipment.
- Perform the range of pain control methods that are required within the dental hygienist scope of practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to the B.S. Dental Hygiene program
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