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In addition, programmed infusion systems and target-controlled infusion systems have also been developed to enable effective administration of sedatives” Seo and Lee (2017).

Abstract:

Dentists often sedate patients in order to reduce their dental phobia and stress during dental treatment. Sedatives are administered through various routes such as oral, inhalation, and intravenous routes. Intravenous administration has the advantage of rapid onset of action, predictable duration of action, and easy titration. Typically, midazolam, propofol or dexmedetomidine are used as intravenous sedatives. Administration of these sedatives via infusion by using a syringe pump is more effective and successful than infusing them as a bolus. However, during intravenous infusion of sedatives or opioids using a syringe pump, fatal accidents may occur due to the clinician’s carelessness. To prevent such risks, smart syringe pumps have been introduced clinically.

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They allow clinicians to perform effective sedation by using a computer to control the dose of the drug being infused. To ensure patient safety, various alarm features along with a drug library, which provides drug information and prevents excessive infusion by limiting the dose, have been added to smart pumps. In addition, programmed infusion systems and target-controlled infusion systems have also been developed to enable effective administration of sedatives. Patient-controlled infusion, which allows a patient to control his/her level of sedation through self-infusion, has also been developed. Safer and more successful sedation may be achieved by fully utilizing these new features of the smart pump.

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Reference:

Seo, K.S. and Lee, K. (2017) Smart syringe pumps for drug infusion during dental intravenous sedation. Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 16(3), p.165-173.

doi: 10.17245/jdapm.2016.16.3.165.

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