Sedation for patients with movement disorders.

Charlotte Curl, Carole Boyle

Dental Department, Hainault Health Centre, Manford Way, Chigwell, Essex IG7 4DF, UK.

Dental update 2012 Jan-Feb

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The general features of the movement disorders are outlined and the effects of inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide and oxygen and intravenous sedation, using midazolam, are described.Two case reports of patients with cerebral palsy treated in a community care setting are presented, and the advantages of intravenous and inhalational sedation are explained. Clinical Relevance: Inhalational sedation (IS) with nitrous oxide and intravenous sedation (IVS) with midazolam can be useful aids to reduce unwanted movements in patients with movement disorders during dental treatment.