22 Questions
In which type of patient would it be difficult to conduct dental procedures safely under local anesthesia?
Mentally challenged patients
In what situation would general anesthesia be necessary for a child?
If the child does not cooperate with local anesthesia or conscious sedation
What is the primary reason for using general anesthesia in patients with severe trismus?
The patient is unable to safely receive a local anesthesia injection
What type of general anesthesia is typically used for outpatient oral surgical procedures lasting not more than one hour?
Day care anesthesia
Where is dental chair anesthesia typically administered?
In a dental clinic or office
What is the primary outcome of general anesthesia?
A drug-induced reversible loss of sensation and complete loss of consciousness
What are the five important benefits of general anesthesia?
Analgesia, lack of awareness, amnesia, sedation, and muscle relaxation
What is the main reason behind the concept of balanced anesthesia?
Because no single anesthetic agent can produce all the desired anesthetic features
What is the primary goal of general anesthesia in dentistry?
To provide pain relief and reduce anxiety
What is the definition of general anesthesia?
A drug-induced reversible loss of sensation and consciousness
What are the phases of general anesthesia?
Induction, maintenance, and recovery
What is the primary purpose of endotracheal intubation?
To keep the airway open and give oxygen
What is the typical time frame for unconsciousness to occur after IV induction?
30 to 40 seconds
What is the role of neuromuscular blockers during general anesthesia?
To relax muscles and facilitate intubation
What type of anesthetics are commonly used for maintenance of anesthesia?
Inhalational anesthetics
What is the primary goal of the anesthesiologist during the premedication phase?
To evaluate the patient and prescribe anxiolytics
What is the purpose of the recovery room?
To monitor the patient's vital signs and consciousness
What is a characteristic of enflurane compared to halothane?
It has a lesser extent of liver toxicity
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using this anesthetic?
It has an arrhythmogenic effect with adrenaline
What is a potential complication of using this anesthetic in patients with epilepsy?
Seizures
What is the ratio of patients who may experience hepatotoxicity when using this anesthetic?
1:50,000
Which of the following is a characteristic of isoflurane compared to halothane?
It has no arrhythmogenic effect with adrenaline
Learn about the definition, history, and classification of general anesthetics, as well as their properties and phases in dentistry. This lecture covers the basics of general anesthesia and its application in dental care.
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