Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 20, § 2110-4.030
PURPOSE: This rule provides for the requirements and guidelines dentists are required to follow in the administration of sedative drugs.
(1) Introduction.
(C) The goals of conscious sedation are:
to enable the practitioner to provide quality treatment;
leaves the office in a state of consciousness as close to normal for that patient as possible; and
response to treatment.
(2) Patient Records.
ning and selection of the sedation technique and shall furnish the following:
1. Database:
work);
applicable;
person to notify in event of emergency; and
telephone number.
2. Medical history:
ry of the present illness or a brief statement about the patient’s problem; and
review including, but not limited to:
five (5) years;
tion, nonprescription, homeopathic): dosages, intervals, and recent changes;
ders or abnormalities;
tions;
culties; (VIII) Previous hospitalizations;
interrogative clarification of positive responses:
virus (HIV);
3. Core physical examination:
stature, posture, and relative ambulatory ability;
ness, responsiveness, and verbal ability;
and rhythm, and respiration rate;
present problem.
(3) Pre-Operative Patient Evaluation and Selection.
(A) Patients who are administered enteral or parenteral conscious sedation must be suitably evaluated to include, but not be limited to the following:
database by the dentist to determine that data pertaining to all of the following are present:
formed consent; and
telephone number;
history with opportunity for interrogative clarification by the dentist. The record must indicate that the dentist reviewed the medical history;
physical examination. The record must indicate the dentist reviewed the findings;
tions used by the patient, both prescription and non-prescription. The record must indicate the dentist reviewed the medication inventory;
Anesthesiologists classification; and
cians of record when indicated.
(ASA) classifications must be documented and substantiated.
(ASA) classifications:
logic, biochemical, or psychiatric disturbance. The pathological process for which the operation is to be performed is localized and is not a systemic disturbance. The patient has no limits on his/her activity level, and in general is to be considered in good or excellent health.
disturbance caused either by the condition to be treated surgically or by other pathophysiological processes. The disease processes are stable or medically controlled and they are not functionally limiting. Examples: tightlycontrolled insulin or non-insulin dependent diabetes; stable asthma; symptomatic hypertension; controlled thyroid disease; smoker; obesity; or severe anxiety.
bance or disease from whatever cause, even though it may not be possible to define the degree of disability with finality. Activity is significantly limited by the disease, but is not totally incapacitating. The patient may easily decompensate under stress. Examples: severe asthma; poorly controlled diabetes mellitus; angina, especially if unstable or frequent; status post (S/P) myocardial infarction of cerebral vascular accident (CVA) less than six (6) months ago.
with severe systemic disorder that is a constant threat to life and not always correctable by the operative procedure. Functionally incapacitating; a totally unstable patient who is in and out of lethal states. Examples: unstable angina; congestive heart failure/ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CHF/COPD) requiring supplemental oxygen (O2) or wheel-chair confinement, uncontrolled systemic disease (diabetes mellitus); or symptomatic dysrhythmias.
has little chance of survival but is submitted to operation in desperation. A hospitalized patient of the expectant category.
(5) Informed Consent.
(B) All of the following requirements for informed consent must be satisfied and documented prior to administration of conscious sedation:
advised of the specific procedure inducing enteral or parenteral conscious sedation;
advised of the risks associated with the delivery of enteral or parenteral conscious sedation;
advised of the options to the delivery of the enteral or parenteral conscious sedation;
advised that unforeseen circumstances do occur and the dentist and the sedation team need permission in advance to change the plan of treatment if it is deemed in their professional judgement to be in the best interest of the patient;
afforded the opportunity to have concerns and questions addressed by the dentist; and
must be documented.
(6) Sedation Documentation Requirements.
(B) At a minimum, the anesthetic record must contain the following:
provider and sedation team members (dentist, anesthetist, assistants);
pulse rate, and percent of O2 saturation):
tions (to include the local anesthesia); and
minutes throughout the procedure;
sia procedure and the operative procedure;
route of administration, and flow rates);
dispensed, a copy of the prescription or a notation describing the medication should be in the patient’s chart with the instructions for use;
(all pertinent data, vital signs, and/or medications, etc.); and
(7) Monitoring Procedures.
(B) For the purpose of supervising and monitoring a consciously sedated patient, members of the sedation team shall be:
sedated patient;
(BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), or Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS);
sedation from a board-approved course provider (certification of non-dentists shall be approved by their respective licensing authorities); and
gency response incident to the use of enteral and parenteral conscious sedation, including the use of resuscitation equipment and emergency medications.
(D) Monitoring criteria include:
or blood shall be continually evaluated. Oxygen saturation must be evaluated continuously by pulse oximetry;
excursions and/or auscultation of breath sounds; and
pressure and pulse and thereafter, as appropriate.
(E) Monitoring methods can be divided into mechanical and non-mechanical means.
1. Non-mechanical means shall include:
rhythm;
versation is an excellent gauge to depth of sedation. Is it quick, appropriate, and clear, or is it difficult to obtain, inappropriate and markedly slurred;
2. Mechanical means shall include:
cardiogram (ECG) and temperature monitor, if appropriate.
(8) Discharge Assessment and Procedures.
(C) The patient must be continually observed during the recovery period and discharged only when the following criteria are met:
ry and stable;
and satisfactory;
tive reflexes intact;
quate;
precautionary assistance;
patient, the pre-sedated level of responsiveness should be achieved;
sion confirmed; and
with individual responsible for post-discharge supervision.
(9) Personnel.
(10) Facilities and Equipment.
(E) Equipment shall include:
(enteral sedation) and catheter suction (parenteral sedation);
system accommodating both adult and pediatric patients (if pediatric patients are treated);
prevent accidental administration of the wrong gas and equipped with a fail-safe mechanism;
priate accessories;
lator is recommended).
(G) Backup systems shall include:
assistance;
intensity to complete any procedure; and
any procedure.
(11) Resuscitation Equipment.
(C) All conscious sedation permit holders should have immediate access to: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
1. Airway and ventilation equipment;
sizes to accommodate all sedated patients;
itive pressure;
emergency cricothyroidotomy; and
(I.V.) drug administration; and
section (15).
(D) In addition, parenteral conscious sedation permit holders should have immediate access to:
establishment of an I.V. route, and appropriate fluids;
ing or dilution of drugs;
administration.
(12) Site Certificate.
(B) The board may require a facility requesting a site certificate for conscious sedation undergo a facility inspection. Facility inspections will be conducted by board appointed consultants from the Conscious Sedation Evaluation Committee of the Missouri Dental Board. A facility inspection will be deemed satisfactory when all criteria in subsections (12)(C) and (D) of this rule have been satisfactorily met.
cants shall receive an on-site evaluation;
applicants may receive an on-site evaluation; and
facility where conscious sedation is administered in order to verify compliance with the minimum requirements of the conscious sedation rule.
(C) The facility shall be properly maintained and equipped. The dentist-in-charge shall verify via notarized affidavit the following exists and is in good working order:
gency medical personnel to dental facility and operatories used for sedation;
enables appropriate monitoring and emergency response;
and contains drugs and equipment of appropriate sizes to resuscitate a non-breathing, unconscious patient;
priate face masks;
cient intensity to complete any procedure;
cedure; and
(D) Sedation team members shall be capable of safely executing procedures associated with enteral and/or parenteral conscious sedation. The dentist-in-charge shall verify the following via notarized affidavit:
and/or parenteral conscious sedation is a qualified sedation provider as defined in subsection (1)(S) of 4 CSR 110-4.010 who maintains current certification and licensure in their field of practice;
tained as set forth in section (2) of this rule;
are employed as set forth in sections (3) and (4) of this rule. The dentist-in-charge and permitted dentists should be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of physical evaluation of patients, ASA classifications, and their application to appropriate patient selection;
lized as set forth in section (5) of this rule;
appropriately maintained as set forth in section (6) of this rule;
sedated patients is accomplished by sedation team members through recovery until discharge as set forth in section (7) of this rule;
for the management and treatment of sedated patients; and
determine when a patient can be safely discharged and appropriate post-operative instructions are given to responsible individuals who will supervise the sedated patient after discharge as set forth in section (8) of this rule.
(E) The sedation team shall be capable of responding to emergencies incident to the administration of enteral and/or parenteral conscious sedation. The sedation team should be prepared for the following emergencies and be competent in simulated responses:
col;
(13) Board Approved Courses.
(A) A course satisfying the educational requirements for an enteral conscious sedation permit shall include, but not be limited to:
ation;
facilities;
sedatives and reversal agents;
sedated patient during treatment and recovery;
management and treatment of sedated patients;
cies incident to administration of conscious sedation; and
edge required of a dentist essential for safe and efficient conscious sedation of dental patients.
(B) The sedation monitoring course content shall include, but not be limited to:
tial data and screening medical histories;
patient selection;
facilities;
sedated patient during treatment and recovery;
management and treatment of sedated patients;
common emergencies incident to administration of conscious sedation; and
edge necessary for safe, effective monitoring of a sedated dental patient.
(14) References.
(15) Emergency Drugs.
(A) Minimum required emergency drugs for enteral sedation.
(50%), (cake icing, candy, orange juice);
and
(B) Minimum required emergency drugs for parenteral sedation.
(50%), (cake icing, candy, orange juice);
mum);
(C) Suggested but not required emergency drugs.
drugs);
injectables);
________4. I understand that the options to conscious sedation are:
cedure is performed under local anesthetic with the patient fully aware.
monly called laughing gas, nitrous oxide provides relaxation but the patient is still generally aware of surrounding activities. Its effects can be reversed in five (5) minutes with oxygen.
called deep sedation, a patient under general anesthetic has no awareness and must have their breathing temporarily supported. General anesthesia is more appropriate for longer procedures lasting three (3) or more hours. ________5. I understand that there are risks or limitations to all procedures. For sedation these include: _______(Oral Sedation) Inadequate sedation with initial dosage may require the patient to undergo the procedure without full sedation 20 CSR 2110-4
or delay the procedure for another time. Due to unpredictable patient response, it is not recommended that oral sedatives be given in successive or additive doses. ________An atypical reaction to sedative drugs that may require emergency medical attention and/or hospitalization. _______Inability to discuss treatment options with the doctor should the circumstance require a change in treatment plan. ________6. If, during the procedure, a change in treatment is required, I authorize the dentist and the sedation team to make whatever change they deem in their professional judgment is necessary. ________7. I have had the opportunity to discuss conscious sedation and have my questions answered by sedation team members including the dentist, if I so desire. ________8. I hereby consent to conscious sedation in conjunction with my dental care. ________________ __________ _________ Patient/Guardian Date Witness
AUTHORITY: sections 332.031 and 332.361 RSMo 2000 and 332.071 RSMo Supp. 2004.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 110-4.030. Original rule filed Sept. 15, 2004, effective April 30, 2005. Moved to 20 CSR 2110-4.030, effective Aug. 28, 2006. *Original authority: 332.031, RSMo 1969, amended 1981, 1993, 1995; 332.071, RSMo 1969, amended 1976, 1995, 2003, 2004; and 332.361, RSMo 1969, 1981.