The Asthmatic Patient and Office-based Anesthesia - 205

DDS, Loyola University,1979
OMFS Residency, Cook County Hospital, 1982
Board Certification: ABOMS, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
Private Practice: 27 years
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois
Disclosure: Dr. Bosack reports no conflicts of interest

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

Original Release:

7/1/2014

Last Review:

2/1/2020

Current Expiration:

8/28/2025

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