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This is a 10-year follow-up survey of a 1996 study of all dentists in Illinois holding a permit to administer sedation or general anesthesia. The survey describes the scope of sedation and anesthesia services provided in dental offices in Illinois. A mail survey was sent to 471 dentists who were registered with the department of professional regulation to administer sedation or general anesthesia. Classification by specialty area of practice showed: 63% (84% in 1996) are oral and maxillofacial surgeons, 20% (11% in 1996) general dentists, 6% (5% in 1996) periodontists, 9% (0% in 1996) pediatric dentists, 1% (less than 1% in 1996) dentist anesthesiologists. Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) training was reported by 90% (85% in 1996) of the respondents. The total number of sedations and general anesthetics administered for the year was 115,940. Two mortalities and two cases of long-term morbidity were reported for the 10-year period. Respondents reported that 30 patients required transfer to a hospital but suffered no long-term morbidity. Other practice characteristics were detailed.Abstract
Increase in proportion of practitioners with Type A sedation permit.
Comparison in percentage of practitioners by practice type (specialty).
Increase in percentage of practitioners reporting initial advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) training and current recertification.
Number of respondents reporting participation in peer review or office accreditation. Abbreviations: ISOMS, Illinois Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; AAOMS, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; JCAHO, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; AAAHC, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Most commonly utilized anesthesia team configuration as a percentage of respondents reporting.
Percentage of practitioners intubating in office remains low.
Comparison of practitioners' preference for intravenous agents.
Comparison of practitioners' preference for inhalation agents.
Comparison of practitioners' preference for oral sedative agents.
The number of reported anesthesia related morbidities and mortalities requiring hospital transfer for the 10-year period.
Reported anesthesia emergencies categorized by type.
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