A member asked:

When a patient is going under iv sedation for wisdom teeth , are the vitals monitored? and if so which vitals?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

They should be.: i notice you have asked several questions concerning your sedation for your up coming dental procedure. You need to have a frank discussion with your dentist and express your concerns. There is a lot a variability in the practices in dental offices. You should ask your dentist about his/her practices.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

All: You should have your respirations, pulse ox, blood pressure and pulse all monitored while you are under sedation. You can check it out yourself. There guidelines for sedation put out by the Anesthesia society and the American Hospital Association.

Answered 10/17/2014

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Usually: the O2 saturation, blood pressure, heart rate or ECG are monitored

Answered 10/17/2014

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

There are national: guidelines for IV sedation, monitors include, continuous ECG, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, patient verbal contact, and increasingly, exhaled carbon dioxide

Answered 11/12/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Non-stop monitoring: of any patient undergoing IV sedation for dental procedure is very important for ensuring the safety of the patient. During the procedure, the doctor who is administrating sedation will closely monitor the condition of the patient including heart rate and function, arterial blood pressure and lung function.

Answered 10/17/2014

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