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why might post-operative instructions NOT be given to patients?
time pressures (next appt./running late) the operator is tired and stressed after the procedure patient may be stressed and just wants to leave
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why might post-operative instructions NOT be given to patients?
time pressures (next appt./running late) the operator is tired and stressed after the procedure patient may be stressed and just wants to leave
what are the four main areas to cover when giving post-operative instructions?
expect pain and how to manage it how to avoid/deal with bleeding things that may help/delay healing any post operative symptoms to expect
what is Analgesia medication?
medication that relieves pain
what is the best drug for dentoalveolar pain?
NSAID - ibuprofen
what is the most common NSAID prescribed?
ibuprofen
what are 7 reasons a patient should NOT be prescribed NSAIDs?
peptic ulceration/GORD the elderly pregnancy & lactation renal, cardiac or hepatic impairment history of NSAID hypersensitivity asthma on long term st...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
why might post-operative instructions NOT be given to patients? | time pressures (next appt./running late) the operator is tired and stressed after the procedure patient may be stressed and just wants to leave |
what are the four main areas to cover when giving post-operative instructions? | expect pain and how to manage it how to avoid/deal with bleeding things that may help/delay healing any post operative symptoms to expect |
what is Analgesia medication? | medication that relieves pain |
what is the best drug for dentoalveolar pain? | NSAID - ibuprofen |
what is the most common NSAID prescribed? | ibuprofen |
what are 7 reasons a patient should NOT be prescribed NSAIDs? | peptic ulceration/GORD the elderly pregnancy & lactation renal, cardiac or hepatic impairment history of NSAID hypersensitivity asthma on long term steroids or already taking a NSAID |
when prescribing ibuprofen, what is the recommended dosage for dental pain? | There are 200mg, 400mg or 600mg tablets in dentistry commonly 200mg or 400mg tablets are prescribed the range is normally 1.2g-1.8g daily taken in 3-4 doses |
what is the maximum dosage of ibuprofen that can be prescribed (in a day)? | 2.4g of ibuprofen in 24 hours |
why is paracetamol sometimes a problematic drug to prescribe? | It can easily be overdosed on: - can result in hepatic and renal impairment |
If paracetamol is prescribed for dental pain, what dosage is prescribed? | 500 mg tablets - advised to take 1/2 tablets every 4-6 hours |
What medications are present in co-codamol? | Paracetamol and codeine |
Should there be a change to the patients diet after undergoing dental surgery? | hot and hard foods should be avoided (numb mouth may get burnt on hot food) hot food causes vasodilation which encourages bleeding hard foods may traumatise socket |