Sedation Schedule

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The process for scheduling and treating patients under sedation/anesthesia

1. Patient identified for anesthesia
2. Patient is scheduled for procedure- coordinated between your office, patient and
   our office according to planned length of procedure (anesthesia time is 30-45 minutes
   longer/in addition to dental treatment). Flexibility in scheduling is helpful!
3. Patient’s chart is faxed (571-7999) or emailed (EvaLuz@swdas.com) to our office
4. Patient is contacted by our office to review health history, anesthesia instructions
   and discuss financial agreement. Any questions, concerns or other issues are addressed
   with patient as needed
5. If indicated, our office will contact patient’s PCP or Specialist for medical consultation
6. On the scheduled day of service, the anesthesiologist will arrive 30-45 minutesprior to the start of the procedure to set-up for the case
7. When set-up and ready, the patient will be brought to the operatory, a brief evaluation
   will occur, consent will be signed and anesthesia initiated
8. Once at the desired sedation/anesthesia level, you will be informed that the dentistry
   can proceed
9. Upon completion of the dentistry, the patient will remain on monitors until vitals
   signs are confirmed stable and then in a monitored recovery until the patient is
   ready to go home (typically 25-45 minutes)
10. It is not necessary for you to stay with the patient once the dentistry is completed
11. The patient will be discharged by the anesthesiologist