Intravenous Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry.

      Аннотация: Behaviour management is of paramount importance in the field of pediatric dentistry. When non pharmacological techniques fail sedation remains the next choice for the control of pain and anxiety, where there is always a need for newer combinations of sedatives agents. Intravenous Sedation is a pharmacological behaviour management technique which takes the advantage of maintaining the airway and providing with adequate sedation thereby facilitating the dentist to perform various dental procedures on uncooperative child. This book gives an insight into the rationale of using intravenous sedation, anatomy of venipuncture, armamentarium required, various techniques of intravenous sedation, various drugs to be used and lastly the complications associated with intravenous sedation and how to manage them.

Ключевые слова: Behaviour management, pediatric dentistry, Intravenous Sedation