Sedation : A Guide to Patient Management

Master the latest techniques in dental sedation and anxiety management! Written by sedation expert Stanley Malamed, DDS, Sedation: A Guide to Patient Management, Seventh Edition, features the most current recommendations from the ADA, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists, providing comprehensive coverage of sedation techniques and protocols for diverse patient populations, including pediatric and medically compromised individuals. With extensive updates on sedation advancements, a new chapter on regulation, and enhanced illustrations of the latest practices, this edition equips you with the essential knowledge to ensure safe and effective patient care in sedation dentistry. NEW! Extensive content revisions incorporate the most up-to-date, clinically relevant information on advances in sedation dentistry, including considerable updates to techniques, the addition of several new drugs, updates on monitoring, and special considerationsNEW! Chapter addresses the regulation of sedation and general anesthesiaNEW! Figures, charts, and illustrations reflect the latest equipment, procedures, and practices used in dental sedationNEW! Enhanced eBook version, included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudUPDATED! The latest practice guidelines established by the ADA, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists for sedation by non-anesthesiologists are included throughout the textComprehensive art and illustrations support key concepts in sedation dentistryCoverage of all potential patient groups includes pediatric, geriatric, physically compromised, and medically compromised patients, with treatment protocols for these unique populationsExpert authorship from Stanley Malamed, an essential figure in the field, provides you with experienced guidance across all areas of sedation dentistry and local anesthesiaUPDATED! Summary boxes and tables highlight key concepts to facilitate learning and serve as review and study tools