AML01
Extremes of Age: Special Considerations for the Pediatric and Geriatric Patient

Friday, September 14, 2012
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Location

31C (San Diego Convention Center)

AML01

Extremes of Age: Special Considerations for the Pediatric and Geriatric Patient

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Handouts
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    • Speaker:

    Morton Rosenberg DMD
    Boston, MA, USA

    CDE/CME Offered: CDE Only
    Synopsis

    A review of the anatomical, physiological and pharmacological differences between the very young and very old will be presented, with special emphasis on their impact during sedation/anesthesia.

    Learning Objectives
    1. Describe the factors that increase the sedative/anesthetic risk in these age groups.
    2. Compare the differences and similarities between the very young and very old.
    3. Describe optimal monitoring according to age, procedure and anesthetic technique.

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