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Below you will find answers to the most common questions you may have about UK Sedation. Also, please feel free to check out our Introduction Video. If you still can not find the answer you are looking for, just Contact Us!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost?
We charge £295 for the first hour and £100 for every subsequent 30 mins or part thereof.
Please quote all fees to the patient.
The practice in invoiced directly following treatment and payment can be made online or via BACS.
Make sure the patient has paid before treatment starts as it’s not a great idea to take payment when they are in recovery.
How long does it take?
Each session is a minimum of one hour. It takes 10-15 minutes to induce the sedation. The patient will need to be in the chair for an hour at least, or transferred to a private recovery area after treatment is finished.
Who do you treat?
We treat all adult patients over 18 years old that are ASA 1 or 2 (fit and well or with a well controlled chronic illness). Sometimes if patients are borderline ASA 3, just drop us an email if there any questions.
How do I book a sedation session?
Simply register first to ensure that we cover your area. Once confirmation comes through and you have received your welcome pack, simply book online using the live diary.
What do I need to know before I book a patient in?
Have a look at our Dentist video in the resources section of this website first to find out what to discuss with patients.
Ensure that you have done the patient assessment at https://uksedation.com/resources/
We will organise a chat beforehand with the patient and organise written and verbal consent.
Your sedationist will do a preoperative assessment on the day of the appointment.
What does the patient need to know beforehand?
The easiest thing to do is to show them the preop video in the resources section.
The most important things are:
Sedation in not the same as a general anaesthetic, they won’t be asleep, just relaxed.
Bring someone responsible with you who can take you home (don’t get a taxi!)
Don’t fast beforehand unless advised
Don’t do anything responsible the rest of the day like driving, spending money or looking after children on your own.
What if I’ve got a big case or need a different time to what’s in the diary?
We’ve done cases up to 9 hours before so if you need something special, just email us to discuss. Alternatively find a day when both am and pm session are available and book both!
What if I need to cancel or rearrange?
When you book a slot, you will get a confirmation email which has links to change or cancel the appointment.
if not, then just the chatbot on the homepage!
What if the patient is unable to be sedated?
In rare circumstances, we can’t find a vein or the patient is unsuitable for treatment. Sometimes we can use Intranasal or Oral sedation but need to have venous access for that. If we really can’t sedate then the patient is refunded the full sedation cost there and then.
If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to email us or direct message us via facebook
Introduction Video
Some important points..
- Make sure your dentists and Nurses all have either Immediate Life Support training up to date – or BLS+AED+Airway training every year
- Use the Safe Sedation practice checklist to ensure you are happy as a practice to be accepting a visiting sedationist.
- Use the Preoperative-Assessment-tool-2021 with your patient
- Ensure that the patient is ASA 1 or 2
- Discuss fees with the patient (fees are £295 for the first hour, £100 for every 30 mins or part thereof)
- Book the appointment with your sedationist
- We will then contact the patient to arrange any pre-assessment and online consent form.
- We will then appear in good time at your practice with all the equipment necessary
