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3 - Pediatric Dental Post-Sedation Discharge Events and Proper Discharge Timing

Friday, May 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM PST
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Purpose: The goal of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of the Modified Aldrete Score (MAS) and the Vancouver Recovery Score (VRS) and to compare the post-discharge effects of commonly used moderate sedation drugs.



Methods: This prospective longitudinal cohort study recruited patients 6 years or younger, receiving dental treatment under moderate sedation April 2022 to January 2026 at Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates. The children received one of the following drug regimens, combined with nitrous oxide: 1) PO midazolam, 2) PO midazolam/PO hydroxyzine, 3) IN dexmedetomidine, 4) IN dexmedetomidine/PO midazolam, 5) IN Midazolam, 6) IN dexmedetomidine/IN Midazolam or 7) PO Triazolam. The patients were scored using the MAS and VRS pre-operatively and 20 minutes post-operatively by a resident and nurse. A parent survey was collected about the patient’s behavior and recovery after leaving the office. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data.



Results: Final data is pending.



Conclusion: Based on the study’s current data, MAS and VRS are appropriate global scales to use for discharge criteria with moderate sedation.

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