DENH 2005 - Pain Management

1. Local Anesthesia:
   1. Legal aspects
   2. Anatomy review
   3. Pharmacology review
   4. Chemical properties
   5. Vasoconstrictors
   6. Anesthetic agents
   7. Duration of anesthesia
   8. Physiology - nerve conduction
   9. Armamentarium
   10. Topical anesthetics
   11. Basic injection technique
   12. Client evaluation
   13. Contraindications
   14. Complications
   15. Documentation/ Legal recordkeeping
   16. Treatment planning
2. Treatment planningNitrous Oxide:
   1. History
   2. Legal Aspects
   3. Anatomy
   4. Physiology
   5. Levels of anesthesia
   6. Equipment
   7. Chemical properties
   8. Patient Selection (indications)
   9. Contraindications
   10. Abuse
   11. Safety
   12. Administration protocols
   13. Documentation / Legal recordkeeping

1. compose pain management strategies.
2. defend pain management strategies.
3. evaluate the effects local anesthetics have on the nerves and muscles of the head and neck.
4. discuss emergency management strategies in the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.
5. demonstrate professionalism.
6. demonstrate competence in the administration of nitrous oxide sedation.
7. demonstrate competence in the administration of topical and local anesthesia.
8. document the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide in the patient’s legal record accurately.
9. demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

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