Procedures Before IV Sedation Is Given To Your Child



You have recently visited the dentist, and Dr. CameronFuller and his team have recommended intravenous sedation for your child’s procedure. Now what, you may think? IV sedation may be recommended to help make your child more comfortable during a difficult or long procedure. Your child will be monitored during the entire procedure to make sure they are doing well.

In order to prep your child for the sedation before the appointment, after midnight on the night before your child’s visit, they should only have clear liquids to drink. This includes but is not limited to milk, juice and formula. The morning of the procedure and up to two hours before the procedure you may give your child some clear liquids in order to hydrate them.

Once at the office, it is helpful if you remain calm. If your child sees concern on your face it may cause problems for them. In order to stay calm you may want to bring a favorite stuffed animal or blanket for you child. If you are unsure about staying in the room during the sedation, please discuss it with pediatric dentist, Dr. Fuller or one of his team members prior to the procedure.  Once the medication is working and the procedure begins you may be asked to wait in the waiting area until after the procedure.

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