CON8002 : Clinical Practice of Intravenous and Inhalational Dental Sedation
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Prof. Nick Girdler
- Lecturer: Mr Andrew Fletcher, Mrs Hannah Desai, Dr Katherine Wilson, Dr Shir Lynn Tan, Mrs Emily Johnson
- Owning School: Dental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
- Capacity limit: 10 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive practical understanding of clinical skills and techniques of intravenous and inhalational sedation, as applicable to current UK dental sedation practice.
Outline Of Syllabus
Principles of inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide/oxygen
Inhalational sedation as part of a behaviour management strategy
Indications and contraindications for inhalational sedation
Relative analgesia equipment and technique
Machines used for relative analgesia sedation: function, safety features, maintenance
Systemic hazards of chronic exposure to nitrous oxide gas
Guidelines for reducing exposure and scavenging of nitrous oxide
Patient preparation for relative analgesia sedation
Relative analgesia technique, signs of sedation, termination of sedation and discharge
Over-sedation and other complications of relative analgesia
Principles of intravenous benzodiazepine sedation
Role, indications and contraindications for intravenous sedation
Patient preparation for intravenous sedation
Intravenous sedation equipment and technique
Equipment for administration of parenteral sedation drugs
Venepuncture and venous cannulation technique
Drug titration, signs of sedation, determination of an end-point
Discharge of patients following sedation
Reversal of benzodiazepine sedation
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Present in person: lectures/seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 34 | 2:00 | 68:00 | Preparation for SCOTS & OSCE |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Present in person: clinical skills practical |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 30 | 2:00 | 60:00 | Reading list on evidence-base for clinical techniques |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Clinical Training | 15 | 4:00 | 60:00 | Present in person: clinical patient care |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey core information on sedation techniques, consolidated by directed reading of scientific publications and practical work. 1:1 supervised clinical attachments in intravenous and inhalational sedation will provide the opportunity to develop clinical skills using midazolam and nitrous oxide and operating on sedated patients.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observ of prof pract | 100 | 3 | M | 100 | Present in person OSCE held once clinical training complete |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Observ of prof pract | M | A SCOT will be held towards the end of the clinical training, testing competency in providing sedation for 1 adult patient |
| Observ of prof pract | M | A SCOT will be held towards the end of the clinical training, testing competency in providing sedation for 1 child patient |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2 | M | Completion of a Clinical portfolio of clinical cases managed during the clinical training |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The OCSE examination will allow assessment of competency in sedation-specific clinical skills and practical techniques as well as in generic patient management skills. The two SCOT tests will enable an assessment of ability to manage an adult and child sedation case independently.
The formative Clinical Portfolio will be used as a record of developing skills, experience and reflective practice during the clinical training.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam and also pass both SCOT assessments.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CON8002's Timetable