HLTDEN029 — Assist in dental procedures during relative analgesia

1 Check gas supplies and equipment prior to patient arrival.

• 1.1Ensure adequate levels of nitrous and oxygen gas supply available.
• 1.2Check selection of nose piece sizes available.
• 1.3Prepare patient personal protective equipment compatible with relative analgesia nosepiece.
• 1.4Check bag and hoses for damage or deterioration.
• 1.5Confirm scavenger equipment functioning.
• 1.6Check pulse oximetry equipment is functional.

2 Prepare the patient for dental procedures during relative analgesia.

• 2.1Confirm and document arrangements for an escort for patient following the procedure.
• 2.2Check patient’s ability to breathe through nose.
• 2.3Make patient dental records accessible in the clean zone of the surgery.
• 2.4Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
• 2.5Assist with the confirmation of the correct patient, site, and procedure.

3 Select and prepare equipment, instruments, materials and medicaments for use during relative analgesia.

• 3.1Follow organisational policy and procedures to prepare equipment including resuscitation equipment, instruments materials and medicaments for the planned procedure.
• 3.2Arrange instruments for dental procedures in order of use, according to practitioner requirements.
• 3.3Provide personal protective equipment to the patient.
• 3.4Select and transfer safely the correct dental instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments.

4 Assist patient undergoing dental procedures during relative analgesia delivery and post procedure recovery.

• 4.1Follow organisational policy and procedures while assisting in providing pre, during and post-operative dental procedures.
• 4.2Monitor and record patient pulse as required by operator.
• 4.3Monitor and report patient response and reflexes as required.
• 4.4Note flow rate, times, level and report as required to the practitioner.
• 4.5Disassemble and decontaminate equipment.
• 4.6Remain in operatory room during administration of relative analgesia.
• 4.7Confirm post-operative written instructions are communicated and provided by authorised person to patient, carer or escort.
• 4.8Assist in the authorised discharge of patient to the carer or escort.

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