Hypertension − an update for the dental (sedation) team. (2nd June 2019)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Hypertension − an update for the dental (sedation) team. (2nd June 2019)
- Main Title:
- Hypertension − an update for the dental (sedation) team
- Authors:
- Leader, Ross
Thayer, Tom
Maher, Bridget
Bell, Chris - Abstract:
- Abstract : Hypertension is the commonest risk factor contributing to the global burden of disease. Public Health England estimates that, in England, 24% of the population are hypertensive, with 40% possibly undiagnosed. With this in mind, dentists, in particular those undertaking sedation, are in a perfect position to screen for high blood pressure and refer on for further detailed assessment. This paper outlines when a referral to the General Medical Practitioner (GP) should be considered, when sedation should be deferred and how hypertension is diagnosed and managed in primary care based on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)/British Hypertension Society (BHS) guidelines. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The purpose of this article is to update General Dental Practitioners (GDPs), including those who practise IV Midazolam sedation, on how patients who present with suspected hypertension are managed by their GP. Consideration is given to what blood pressures are deemed safe to sedate and what blood pressures should be referred for further assessment, even if considered safe to sedate.
- Is Part Of:
- Dental update. Volume 46:Number 6(2019)
- Journal:
- Dental update
- Issue:
- Volume 46:Number 6(2019)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 46, Issue 6 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 46
- Issue:
- 6
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0046-0006-0000
- Page Start:
- 508
- Page End:
- 513
- Publication Date:
- 2019-06-02
- Subjects:
- Dentistry -- Periodicals
617.6 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/journal/denu ↗
- DOI:
- 10.12968/denu.2019.46.6.508 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0305-5000
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