Table 4 Checklist items in the “Sedation and Hospital Dentistry” theme

Patient information

1

For surgical procedures under sedation or general anesthesia, include information on pre-operative evaluation checklist including vital signs, airway evaluation, tonsillar size, and nil per os (NPO) status

2

Include information on the syndrome from historical and genetic standpoint

3

Include information on the justification for considering treatment under sedation or general anesthesia

4

Include information on consent, risks and benefits for treatment under sedation or general anesthesia

Intervention

5

Report how the drug dose was calculated and the mode of delivery

6

Report local anesthetic administered, type, dosage, with or without vasoconstrictor

7

Include information on the anesthesia protocol including intubation, induction and monitoring

8

Include information on the medications given for pain management

Outcome

9

Include information on the post-operative instructions and recovery

10

Report any intra-operative or post-operative complications