| A SURVEY OF SEDATION PRACTICES IN THE KOREAN PEDIATRIC DENTAL OFFICE |
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So-Youn An1, Byung-Jai Choi1, Ji-Youn Kwak1, Jeong-Wan Ka2, Jae-Ho Lee1 |
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University
2Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University |
| 어린이의 치과치료시 약물에 의한 진정요법 사용에 대한 실태조사 |
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안소연1, 최병재1, 곽지윤1, 강정완2, 이제호1 |
1연세대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실
2연세대학교 치과대학 구강악안면외과학교실 |
Correspondence:
Jae-Ho Lee, Tel: 02-2228-8813,8815, Email: leejh@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
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| Abstract |
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Sometimes the dentists encounter a child who can not be treated with traditional behavior management techniques (for example, reward, restraint, Tell-Show-Do, familialization). In such a case, the dentists use sedation technique. Recently, in Korea, the use of sedation by pediatric dentists is increased. But, the guideline and survey of sedation is very insufficient. Now, we need a survey of sedation practice in Korea. We carried out research on the actual condition about sedation with a questionaire to pediatric dentists in Korea. Followings are the conclusions 1. Sixty six percent of pediatric dentists use sedative agents in their practice. In this study, using sedation shows an increase as compared with the past. 2. Determinative factors of using sedation were orderly behavior management, number of visiting, guidian's opinion, amount of treatment, general condition. 3. Distribution of ages in patients sedated with agents was orderly 3 years, 4-5 years, under 2 years, 6-10 years, more than 10 years. 4. Particular sedative drugs were chloral hydrate 60-70mg/kg, hydroxyzine 10-40mg/kg(25mg/kg), and oral route was the most favorable route. 5. Observation of skin and nail color, pulse oximeter were the most frequently utillized monitoring method during sedation. 6. Only fifty six percent of pediatric dentists complete the cardiopulmonary resuscitation course. |
| Key Words:
Behavior management, Sedation, Dental treatment |
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