SAQ 1125 – paediatric mouth injury analgesia and sedation

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A 12-year-old boy presents after being kicked in the mouth while playing rugby at school. The clinical image below shows the injury.

Clinical intraoral image for paediatric mouth injury question.
Clinical image for paediatric mouth injury question.

Describe the injuries shown in the photo.

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Outline your stepwise approach to systemic analgesia in this child.

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What are the goals of treatment for this dental injury?

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You decide to use IV ketamine for procedural sedation. What important adverse effects should be discussed or anticipated?

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The parents do not want ketamine. Describe your regional anaesthesia choice for this child.

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