General anesthesia for pediatric and special needs dental patients

You, your child or a loved one may have  been recommended to have your dentistry needs completed at the Cimarron Surgical Care Center. The surgery center enables us to complete the recommended dental care under a general anesthesia while you or your child is completely asleep.

 
There are numerous reasons we may have recommended you or your child be asleep when having dental work completed. The most common reason is the child is too young, or apprehensive to sit while the dental care is completed. Other reasons might include handicaps preventing the patient from sitting still for long or multiple appointments. Sometimes complicating medical conditions could lead to a recommendation for the surgery center.

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A preoperative evaluation is completed prior to any General Anesthesia Dentistry.
Some of the major components of the evaluation include:

1. A thorough review of the patient's medical history.
2. A complete physical examination.
3. A review of systems. This means evaluating each of the patient's functional systems, such as the: cardiopulmonary, airway, hematologic, central nervous, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and metabolic systems.
4. Knowledge of the patients current medications and allergies.
5. Knowledge of the patient's previous anesthetic experiences.
6. Possible diagnostic lab tests and additional consultations.

Important Information! 

Please do not consume any food or drink after 12:00 a.m. the night before your procedure. If you do consume any food or drink, please notify the staff. Your procedure may need to be rescheduled.
Please wear no jewelry or make-up.
The parent or guardian must remain on the premises of Cimarron Healthcare Center during any surgical procedure of a minor.
A child safety Car Seat will be required for transporting any child four years and younger or under 40 lbs.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Melton, call Drumright Dental Center 918 352-3312.

Cimarron Healthcare Center 2340 E. Main St  Cushing  Oklahoma 918 225-6904   www.cimarronhealthcare.com