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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

If desired, I can come to your office prior to a scheduled appointment to discuss with you and your staff how anesthesia is provided in the dental office. This could also be accomplished at a time prior to a day when a patient is scheduled. There is no question that it is different to treat a sedated/anesthetized patient and there is a learning curve associated with this procedure. It mainly involves approaching and treating patients with some modifications in how procedures are provided. I am also happy to discuss any of this with you by phone or in person per your request.

I look forward to working with you and your patients!

Best Regards,

Anthony Charles Caputo, DDS, PC, FACD, FICD, DADBA, DNDBA

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