During this course the student will review the anatomy of the airway and the protective mechanisms the human body uses to safeguard the airway. After a triggering episode, the vocal cords can strongly spasm, and can partially or completely close off any efforts for inspiration and expiration. We will discuss steps for the prevention and treatment of laryngospasm by the sedation dentist and their team.
3 CEUs
ADA/CERP credit available for all states.
CE credits are accepted by the Academy of General Dentists for fellowship/mastership credit.
Learning Objectives: 1. Introduction 2. The basic anatomy of the airway 3. Laryngospasm 4. Susceptible patients 5. The treatment of laryngospasm 6. The prevention of laryngospasm 7. Summary/Conclusions
Refund Policy: All sales are final.
Dynamic Dental Educators is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Dynamic Dental Educators designates the listed activities continuing education credits after each course title.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between Dynamic Dental Educators and Sedation Consult, LLC.
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