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Propofol sedation delivered by continuous infusion for routine dentistry resulted in rapid recovery, with 0 patients needing to remain in the surgery for recovery purposes.
Observational (n=100)
Propofol continuous infusion provides effective sedation with rapid recovery for routine dental procedures, but requires a dedicated sedationist.
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Hypothesis-generating for propofol infusion in dental sedation; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.
Experience is presented of the treatment of 100 patients for routine dentistry in general dental practice under propofol (Diprivan) sedation, delivered by continuous infusion. The infusion rates were set manually according to patients' responses. There were no differences in dental treatment or propofol requirements according to gender. Propofol requirements in some cases exceeded the upper limit of the recommended dose ranges and reasons why this may have occurred are discussed. A most useful feature of propofol sedation was the associated rapid recovery, with no patients needing to remain in the surgery for the purposes of recovery. The technique met with patients' approval, as all responses returned indicated a willingness to undergo the same type of sedation in future. Propofol sedation is not appropriate for the single operator/sedationist.
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Ruiz et al. (2000) conducted an observational in Routine dentistry (n=100). Propofol (Diprivan) sedation was evaluated. Propofol sedation delivered by continuous infusion for routine dentistry resulted in rapid recovery, with 0 patients needing to remain in the surgery for recovery purposes.
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