IV Sedation of the Substance Abuse Patient

Substance abuse is quite common—more common than many practitioners realize. It is not unexpected that the oral and maxillofacial surgeon will need to care for the substance abusing patient in day to day office practice. During this module, the attendee will gain an understanding of the mechanisms of action of commonly abused substances and the physiologic side effects of these substances. The potential interactions between these substances and intravenous sedation agents as well as the potential paradoxical reactions to sedation that may be seen in the substance abuse patient will be discussed.

This course is included in AAOMS’s current CE online offerings that appear to count toward the eight hours required by the MATE Act to other session descriptions.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Recognize the physiologic side effects of the most commonly abused substances. 
2. Examine the potential unexpected reactions that may occur during sedation of the substance abuse patient. 
3. Demonstrate how to safely prepare for and manage sedation in the substance abuse patient.  

Julie Ann Smith, DDS, MD, MCR
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Ore.
Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosures were reported.

An Internet-based CME Activity
Original Release Date: January 5, 2016
Last Review Date: October 28, 2023
Expiration Date: October 28, 2026
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.