Effects site concentrations of propofol using target-controlled infusion in dental treatment under deep sedation among different intellectual disability types.

Keyling S Salinas Salmeron Hyun Jeong Kim Kwang-Suk Seo

Published in: Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine (2019)

The dementia group needed a lower dosage to reach a safe, effective propofol effect-site concentration than the other groups. Since there were no complications, deep sedation is a great alternative to general anesthesia for dental treatment of intellectually disabled patients.

Keyphrases

intellectual disability
autism spectrum disorder
ejection fraction
oral health
low dose
mechanical ventilation
cognitive impairment
acute respiratory distress syndrome
replacement therapy
patient reported outcomes