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Understanding Anesthetic Adversity - 207

Robert C. Bosack, DDS

Understanding Anesthetic Adversity   -   207

The delivery of anesthesia in any setting is not without risk. The environment is complex, uncertain and ever-changing. Human performance of this potentially hazardous task can be unpredictable and imperfect, especially in times of urgency, intensity and time-pressure. Risk and Human Error cannot be eliminated. Risk and Human Error can be reduced and managed, by eliminating a culture of blame and punishment and replacing it with a culture of vigilance and cooperation to expose and remediate systems weaknesses, which, in combination, often lead to error and injury. This presentation will explore various aspects anesthetic risk identification, management and reduction.

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Its "Just" Nitrous - 212

Presenter: Robert C. Bosack, DDS

  • 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
  • Chair, General Anesthesia Review Courses, ADSA 2004 – 2009
  • Disclosure: Dr. Bosack reports no conflicts of interest

Course Description: The use of nitrous oxide as both a sedative and analgesic is widespread in dentistry. This presentation will focus on the pharmacology of nitrous oxide, with special emphasis on safety, correct usage and contraindications.

Course Objectives:

  • Describe the pharmacology of nitrous oxide
  • List 5 relative contraindications to the use of nitrous oxide
  • Discuss techniques to improve scavenging of trace nitrous oxide

Availability: 7/1/2010 to 7/1/2014

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CE Hours: 1

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Price: $100.00