Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · May 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of two nitrous oxide scavenging nasal hoods during routine pediatric dental treatment.
This study compared the effectiveness of 2 nasal hoods (Porter/Brown and Accutron) in reducing waste nitrous oxide gas during conscious sedation for routine pediatric dental treatment. ⋯ This study demonstrated that removal of waste nitrous oxide was greater with the Porter/Brown device and that recommended suction levels must be used for optimum effectiveness.
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Pediatric dentistry · May 2006
Children sedated for dental care: a pilot study of the 24-hour postsedation period.
The purpose of this prospective, pilot study was to investigate postsedation events during the first 24 hours after discharge from the treatment facility in children sedated for dental treatment. ⋯ It may be concluded that: (1) opportunities for the occurrence of an adverse event may occur on the way or at home following a sedation appointment; and (2) discharge criteria of the AAPD guidelines on elective use of minimal, moderate, or deep sedation and general anesthesia for pediatric dental patients should be met or exceeded as a precautionary measure to prevent adverse events once a child who has received sedative agents leaves a health care facility.