This summary is based on the Rapid Response Report developed by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health: High dose and watchful dosing of benzodiazepines: a review of the safety and guidelines Full Report (PDF) Key Findings No “watchful dose” for benzodiazepines was identified. Benzodiazepines may be used in higher than 10 mg diazepam-equivalent doses in […]
This medical Condition Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease associated with increased airway hyper-responsiveness. Patients are sensitive to a variety of stimuli (e.g., cold air, salicylates, NSAIDs, cholinergic drugs, beta-adrenergic blocking drugs). No information available to require special precautions. Prescribe the following with caution, […]
This question was submitted by a general dentist: Is inadequate osseointegration a concern in patients who have received radiation therapy for a head and neck malignancy if implants are treatment planned? Dr. Jeff Chadwick, at Princess Margaret Hospital, Dental Oncology, Ocular, and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Group, provided a preliminary response to this question Yes, however … As […]
This question was submitted to us by a general dentist: If extractions are required, what are the risk factors for osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in a xerostomic patient with rampant decay two years after the successful treatment of their head and neck cancer (radiation, chemotherapy and surgery)? Dr. Jeff Chadwick, at Princess Margaret Hospital, Dental Oncology, Ocular, and […]
This Prescription Drug Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team and is also available through JCDA Oasis Mobile Epinephrine in LA (Adrenalin®) Presentation Epinephrine is a an alpha-/beta-agonist that is administered as an adjuvant in local anesthetic cartridges. Epinephrine is also used as an emergency drug for treatment of anaphylactic reaction and a vasoconstrictor to decrease […]
This question was submitted to us by a general dentist: Are you concerned about mandibular blocks and possible injury to blood vessels (Inferior Alveolar Artery/Vein) in patients continuing anti-coagulant therapy (Warfarin)? Potential Hematomas? Management? Dr. Jason Goodchild provided this quick initial response: For patients on anticoagulant therapy, a careful review of the medical history including consultation with […]
We are very pleased to present this series of videos by Dr. Mark Donaldson, Director of Pharmacy Services at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center and faculty member at the University of Montana and the Oregon Health & Sciences University There is no such thing as medical clearance. In fact, the dentist retains the primary responsibility for […]
This Prescription Drug Consult is presented by the JCDA Oasis Team. It is also available in JCDA Oasis Mobile Ibuprofen Addaprin [OTC]; Advil® [OTC]; Caldolor®; I-Prin [OTC]; Ibu®; Midol® Cramps & Body Aches [OTC]; Motrin® Infants’ [OTC]; NeoProfen Presentation Ibuprofen is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) which could be administered orally and through I.V. Ibuprofen […]