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Oral Surgeons undergo extensive training in anesthesiology as part of
their residency and spend a year or more rendering anesthesia services to
patients in the hospital.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are
the only surgical specialty
trained and licensed to render anesthesia services. All of our offices
adhere to rigid standards of quality to ensure your safety. Dr. Orden and
his staff take your safety seriously and continually undergo training.
Dr. Orden is Certified in both Advanced Cardiac Life Support and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Anesthesia services are provided to both adults and children.
We provide a range of choices from local anesthesia, conscious sedation
to general anesthesia. The type of anesthesia, and the method used
will be determined at your consultation.
Pediatric patients in particular require an individualized approach.
During your consultation we will determine what is best for your child.
Some children only need a mild oral sedative while others will benefit
from a full general anesthetic. We have a wide variety of options
including oral sedation, intramuscular sedation, IV anesthesia or
sedation or "gas" general anesthesia. Because of our large volume
of pediatric cases we have the knowledge and experience to make your
child's visit both comfortable and safe.
The majority of patients receive IV anesthesia. IV anesthesia is used to deliver either light or deep sedation to our
patients. Patients breathing on their own and have little or no
recollection of their surgery. Light sedation allows patients to be in a
calm, relaxed state, and they may have some memory of the procedure. Deep
sedation on the other hand renders the patient into a state of relaxation
in which they have little or no recollection of the surgical procedure.
You and the doctor will determine what is best suited to you during the
consultation visit.
IV anesthesia
is very safe, short acting and has few side effects. IV anesthesia is
delivered through a plastic catheter inserted into a vein.
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Unlike "gas", patients remain asleep for only a minute or
two following the completion of their surgery and have little or no
memory of the procedure. Patients are fully awake usually within 5
minutes following their surgery.
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Unlike "gas" anesthesia, patients only rarely have any
side effects like nausea following this type of anesthesia.
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Unlike "gas" IV anesthesia takes effect in about 15
seconds.
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We use a combination of agents for your anesthesia. This depends on
your age, health, weight, the length and nature of the procedure, and your
individual requirements. In most cases you will receive a
combination of Fentanyl, Versed or Valium, Brevital and other agents that
are used to diminish swelling or control anxiety or pain. All patients receive
oxygen during anesthesia. For pediatric or adults who require "gas", we
use Sevoflurane in combination with other agents.
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Electronic monitoring equipment is used to keep track of your vital
signs during anesthesia. We have the latest computerized monitoring
equipment. This includes oxygen saturation, end-tidal CO2, EKG, blood
pressure, pulse rate, ventilation rate.
We have done literally tens of thousands of anesthesia cases in our
operating rooms.
In addition we have numerous redundant safety systems installed as well
as a full advance life support "crash cart" system of emergency drugs,
defibrillators, and resuscitation equipment.
Dr. Orden is trained and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
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