Predictors of hypoxemia during moderate sedation for periodontal surgery: a series of 2,221 sedations
The incidence of hypoxemia observed in this study was substantially lower than that reported in patients receiving moderate sedation for minor oral/maxillofacial surgery or gastrointestinal endoscopy. Although further research is warranted, it is possible that patients receiving moderate sedation for periodontal or implant surgery are less likely to experience hypoxemia due to smaller total doses of sedatives, titration of sedatives over longer procedure durations, and the greater need for intraoperative patient cooperation.
Authors
- Thomas M. Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8325-0803)
- Chelsea E. Harris
- Brian W. Stancoven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2563-132X)
- Kimberly Ann Inouye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9851-9090)
- Adam R. Lincicum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5710-8344)
- Richard Topolski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8738-7540)
- Claudia P. Millan
- Denise M. Cacho
- Toria L. Koutras
Institutions
- Eisenhower Medical Center (US)
- Augusta University (US)
- United States Army (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.17245/jdapm.2025.25.4.251
- Primary Topic
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Defense Health Agency