The portability, compactness, fast image time, and reduced equipment of this system were considered highly desirable for deployments. The Schick CDR Kit is rated Acceptable for use by the federal dental services. Please note Schick Technologies has upgraded the CDR Kit since this evaluation and it now has a direct connection from the sensor to the PC via a USB interface which eliminates the docking station. Although the scope of care varies by facility, most dental care facilities offer conscious sedation as an adjunct in providing oral surgical, periodontal, pediatric, and hospital dental care. Visual observation for level of consciousness, airway patency, protective reflexes, color of skin, and mucosa.
Current guidelines mandate capnography for general anesthesia.
Capnography monitors cardiopulmonary function by measuring carbon dioxide levels and is usually accomplished through the endotracheal tube. For non-intubated patients, several oral and nasal CO 2 sampling cannulas are available, however capnography via cannulas is not as accurate as readings made via endotracheal intubation. For most facilities providing conscious sedation, equipment that evaluates blood pressure, pulse, and pulse oximetry should provide the minimal monitoring that is required. However, it appears wise to consider units capable of cardiac monitoring for patients whose pre-anesthesia evaluation indicates the need. Although not presently required, it might be prudent to consider equipment that can be upgraded to include capnography if future guidelines mandate it.