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Dental Surgery in Pediatric Patients with Spina Bifida and Latex Allergy
Author(s) -
Hudson Mary E.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61118-6
Subject(s) - medicine , spina bifida , oral hygiene , dental surgery , sedation , endodontist , rehabilitation , dentistry , physical therapy , pediatrics , surgery , endodontics
ABSTRACT Dental rehabilitation is a common outpatient pediatric surgical procedure. It requires the dentist to restore or extract the teeth of children with severe tooth decay or poor dental hygiene. Medical, physical, or emotional problems can make safe treatment in an outpatient setting impossible. These children require sedation or anesthesia for the dentist to gain access to their oral cavities. This article discusses caring for pediatric patients with spina bifida and latex allergy undergoing dental rehabilitation. Perioperative nurses must act as patient advocates in providing a latex‐safe environment and also ensure quality care. AORN J 74 (July 2001) 57‐72.