The Asthmatic Patient and Office-based Anesthesia - 205

The Asthmatic Patient and Office-based Anesthesia - 205 is organized by Dental Anesthesia Online, Ltd. (DAO).

Original Release: 07/1/2014
Last Review: 02/01/2020
Current Expiration: 08/28/2025

CE Hours: 1

Course Description:
Asthmatic patients frequently request sedation / anesthesia in the dental office. This presentation will review the pathophysiology of the disease and offer several suggestions on pre-anesthetic screening and preparation as well as peri-anesthetic management.

Course Objectives:
• Describe the consequences of decreased airway diameter as it relates to ventilation and diffusion
• Discuss the pathophysiology of bronchospasm and its treatment
• Recognize patients who may be at risk for bronchospasm

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

1.0 CE Hours