Anesthesiology News
An additional, well-trained professional who is capable of providing anesthesia and managing a patient under sedation should be present for all pediatric dental procedures, according to a joint statement from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists and Society for Pediatric Sedation.
The joint statement also highlights the updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on monitoring pediatric patients as the reason for this new recommendation. The AAP guidelines now include the latest anesthesia-related monitoring technology as well as input from leading specialists in anesthesiology and dental and pediatric surgery. Those guidelines, like the joint statement, now recommend the presence of a separate skilled anesthesia provider for all pediatric dental procedures.
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