Anaesthetic Procedures
Local and General explained
Local Anaesthetic (LA) and Sedation (IV) procedures
At National Periodontics, we have the facilities to offer our patients inhouse local anaesthetic and sedation procedures (for complex and anxious patients). All sedation procedures in South Australia are under the care of a fully qualified anaesthetist from the Wakefield Anaesthetic Group, whom have been working with our specialist periodontal team for the past decade. In south Australia, we only preform sedation procedures at Norwood Day Surgery.
Our sedation procedures generally range in duration from 60 minutes to 120 minutes. Following the procedure, the patient will be transported from the operating room to the recovery room, where they can stay up until they are mobile enough to be leave the day surgery. Patients must remember the following:
- Have all your paperwork to the Wakefield Anaesthetic Group (at least one week prior to procedure)
- Follow the guidelines for fasting prior to the procedure
- Have someone transport you to and from the day surgery, as you will be under medication that will not allow you to drive.
- Please ensure you have sorted out any out of pocket expenses with the Wakefield Anaesthetic Group prior to the procedure.
General Anaesthetic procedures
In South Australia, our specialist periodontal team and dental assistants are licenced to operate from Norwood Day Surgery. At the hospital, our patients will be under the care of a fully qualified anaesthetist from the Wakefield Anaesthetic Group. Please remember the following:
- Have all your paperwork to the hospital and the Wakefield Anaesthetic Group (at least one week prior to procedure)
- Follow the rules for fasting prior to the procedure
- Have someone transport you to and from our rooms, as you will be under medication that will not allow you to drive.
Please ensure you have sorted out any out of pocket expenses with the Wakefield Anaesthetic Group prior to the procedure.
Following the general anaesthetic procedure, all patients will be seen the following day in our practice for a review of the procedure. This review can be up to 30 minutes in duration and will be setup prior in your initial consultation visit.
Wakefield Anaesthetic Group
Website: www.wagsa.com.au
Phone: (08) 8232 5755
Norwood Day Surgery
Address: 42 Nelson Street, Stepney SA 5069
Website: www.norwooddaysurgery.com.au
Phone: (08) 7079 6796