La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXXIII-1510

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section XXXIII-1510 - Moderate Sedation

A. In order to administer moderate sedation, the dentist shall:

1. comply with all requirements of this Chapter;

2. utilize a working pulse oximeter on patients;

3. maintain a proper record keeping mechanism in addition to a controlled substance log; and

4. utilize an accurate scale on pediatric patients (anyone under the age of 13).

B. Drugs for enteral moderate sedation must be administered in a dental office and the patient must be observed by a qualified office staff member with training and credentials to perform the specific tasks concomitant with the procedure being administered. For both enteral and parenteral moderate sedation, continuous monitoring with pulse oximetry must be initiated with early signs of moderate sedation and continued until the patient is alert. A precordial, pretracheal stethoscope must be available to assist intraoperatively in the monitoring of heart and respiratory rates. A sphygmomanometer shall be immediately available and utilized as needed throughout the procedure. Drugs for anxiolysis/minimal sedation in adults may be administered off premises prior to the dental procedure.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXXIII-1510

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Dentistry, LR 4255 (1/1/2016), Amended LR 43956 (5/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:760(8).