This module deals with patient assessment and anesthetic drug dosage. An evaluation of a patient’s medical history has always been an essential prerequisite to dental treatment. This module contains all aspects of medical history and risk assessment prior to the administration of local anesthesia.
In addition, the module details the process of calculating a patient’s maximum recommended dosage of local anesthesia. The method for calculating the amount of anesthetic drug per unit of solution is detailed to provide the student an understanding of the relationship between the dose of local anesthetic drug administered and the amount of local anesthetic solution administered.
Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Chapter 7 Preanesthetic Assessment
Chapter 8 Determining Drug Doses