Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I: introduction -- 1. Pain and anxiety in dentistry -- Section II: spectrum of pain and anxiety control -- 2. Introduction to sedation -- 3. The spectrum of pain and anxiety control -- 4. Physical and psychological evaluation -- 5. Monitoring during conscious sedation -- 6. Nondrug techniques: iatrosedation and hypnosis -- Section III: oral, rectal, and intramuscular sedation -- 7. Oral sedation -- 8. Rectal sedation -- 9. Sublingual, transdermal and intranasal sedation -- 10. Intramuscular sedation -- Section IV: inhalation sedation / Morris S. Clark -- 11. Inhalation sedation: historical perspective -- 12. Inhalation sedation: rationale -- 13. Pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology -- 14. Armamentarium -- 15. Inhalation sedation: techniques of administration -- 16. Inhalation sedation: complications -- 17. Contemporary issues surrounding nitrous oxide -- 18. Practical considerations -- 19. Teaching inhalation sedation: history and present guidelines / James G. Soler -- Section V: intravenous sedation -- 20. Intravenous sedation: historical perspective -- 21. Intravenous conscious sedation: rationale -- 22. Armamentarium -- 23. Anatomy for venipuncture -- 24. Venipuncture technique -- 25. Pharmacology -- 26. Intravenous sedation: techniques of administration -- 27. Intravenous sedation: complications -- 28. Practical considerations -- 29. Guidelines for teaching -- Section VI: general anesthesia -- 30. Fundamentals of general anesthesia -- 31. Armamentarium, drugs, and techniques -- Section VII: emergency preparation and management -- 32. Preparation for emergencies -- 33. Emergency drugs and equipment -- 34. Management of emergencies -- Section VIII: special considerations -- 35. The pediatric patient -- 36. The geriatric patient / Kenneth L. Reed -- 37. The medically compromised patient -- 38. The physically compromised patient / Kenneth L. Reed -- 39. Neurologic illnesses and other conditions / Kenneth L. Reed -- 40. Medicolegal considerations / Dan Orr, II -- 41. The controversial development of anesthesiology in dentistry / Dan Orr, II.

From the Publisher: Combining essential theory with "how-to" technical instruction, this concise guide is the leading reference for basic techniques in sedation and anxiety control in the dental office. The latest guidelines from the ADA and the American Society of Anesthesiologists keep you up-to-date with the latest medical standards. Content on patient management for pediatric, geriatric, physically compromised, and medically compromised patients helps you successfully treat any patient population. In-depth discussions of the pharmacology of commonly used sedative agents allow you to fully understand properties and characteristics of drugs used. Combines all aspects of sedation with essential theory and instruction. Boxes and tables highlight key information and make it easy to find important content. Chapter 40-Legal Considerations include the current liability standards for patient treatment to help you protect yourself and your patients. Chapter 41-The Controversial Development of Anesthesiology in Dentistry focuses on the growing controversies, legal and otherwise, from both without and within the profession. Updated patient management procedures provide the most current guidelines on everything from AHA CPR standards to the safest sedative procedures. Full-color art program shows anatomy and other important concepts in vibrant detail. Photos of the newest sedation and emergency equipment ensure you have the latest information on developments in the field.