Dr. Mel Hawkins
Time: 8:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Course: HAWKINS AM
Local Anesthesia: 30+ Years of Hits,
Misses and Near MissesWhy do
we seem to get a "bad batch" of local anesthesia in the mandible? Why
are we successful most of the
time and proceed to miss multiple blocks all in one week? The
complexities of the pterygomandibular
triangle will be reviewed. What's in or out of our control? How can patient
variables be compensated
for? Why, when
we KNOW that we have performed the techniques absolutely correctly, do we
fail to get grade
"A" anesthesia or for a duration of 5 - 10 minutes only? A
review of "pros and cons" of different blocks and
infiltrations, other "tips and tricks," and "What's New" will
be presented.
Course Objectives - upon completion of this course, attendees will have a better understanding of:
- Twelve tips for Conventional Block anesthesia - learned the hard way.
- The relevant anatomy and clinical pharmacology of popular local anesthetic products.
- How to improve comfort and shorten onset time.
- Minimizing risk - technically and potentially legally (the post op hostile patient).
- "What's New" or recent developments in local anesthesia.
C.E.
Credit: 3.0 Clinical
Hours
Of Interest to: D,H,C
Friday, April 13, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Course: HAWKINS PM
What situations warrant the status: "EMERGENCY?" Are we prepared to effectively manage a medical emergency in our office? In our world? The dilemma: How can we always be ready to respond appropriately when emergencies "never" occur? The answer? The simpler, the better!
In the office, a vast number of our patients have increasingly complicated medical and drug histories. However, out of the office, we interact with numerous other people, play, and shop. What are the odds then (actually 4:1) for the occurrence of an emergency situation confronting us outside the office? Knowing how to treat syncope opens the door for treating EVERY emergency! Status of A.E.D.'s ? Drug interactions with products used daily are addressed. Mel shares his mistakes too along with personal anecdotes.
Course Objectives - upon completion of this course, attendees will have a better understanding of:
- How to apply the K.I.S.S. principle.
- The most common "Diagnosis Dependent" urgencies.
- Pros and cons of commercial emergency kits.
- Knowledge and application of the syncope protocol is universally vital.
- Importance of involvement in creating an office "game plan."
- New Orleans Dental Conference
2121 North Causeway Blvd. Suite 153
Metairie, LA 70001 - Tel: (504) 834-6449
- Fax: (504) 838-6909
- Email: norma@nodc.org
