What does the doctor do for the setup of moderate IV sedation?
After following the pre-anesthesia instructions given to you by your dentist, you sit in the dental chair and several monitors are attached to your person (stickers on your chest, a clip on your finger, and cuff on your arm). An IV is placed and taped in your hand or arm. The IV is made of plastic and used to deliver the medication necessary for the procedure. The IV is similar to having your blood drawn. The medication is then administered and you shortly start to relax and the procedure begins. When completed, you will be able to get up and walk out of the chair and be able to talk and function comfortably for the remainder of the day, but follow the post-op instructions given to you by the anesthesia provider. The next morning you should not remember that much of the previous day. A one week post-op is then needed to follow up treatment and anesthesia given.
