Practice Patterns Among Dentist Anesthesiologists for Pediatric Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to evaluate practice patterns among dentist anesthesiologists for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) undergoing sedation for dental procedures.

Methods

An electronic nationwide survey was delivered to all members of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists. The survey assessed provider training and comfort in treating pediatric patients with ASD, perioperative procedures for children with and without ASD, and preferred educational resources for the perioperative management of pediatric patients with ASD.

Results

Respondents were 114 dentist anesthesiologists and residents (33.3 percent response rate). Respondents indicated a high comfort level for managing pediatric patients with ASD for sedation (mea

SUBMITTER: Sawicki CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10262783 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature