In the US, the majority of oral maxillofacial surgeons work in private practice settings, where anesthesia is a mainstay of their practice. This has led to the development of strict in-office anesthesia models, evaluations, and guidelines. Joining us to offer his perspective on preparing for in-office anesthesia evaluations, emergency drills, and more is Dr. Dean DeLuke, an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia, and a professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry. In today’s episode, Dr. DeLuke highlights the importance of being well-organized, doing regular emergency drills, empowering your staff as vital members of your team, building relationships with your local emergency response team, and more. For tips to enhance your in-office anesthesia safety, skills, administration, and monitoring, tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Outlining the purpose of in-office anesthesia evaluations.
• New regulations in the anesthesia space, including quarterly mock emergency drills.
• Tips for preparing your team for an in-office anesthesia evaluation.
• Guidelines for organizing your emergency drug kit.
• Common anesthesia mistakes and how to avoid them.
• Practical resources and recommendations for surgeons doing daily anesthetics.
• Challenges presented by GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs and how to navigate them.
• Responding to anesthesia complications related to obesity and other comorbidities.
• Recommended reads, things to watch, and more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Dean DeLuke — https://dentistry.vcu.edu/contacts/profile/dean-deluke/

Dr. Dean DeLuke on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-deluke-631b1b19/

Dr. Dean DeLuke Email — [email protected]

OMSNIC — https://www.omsnic.com/

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) — https://myoms.org/

Dr. Robert C. Bosack — https://www.bosack.net/

Carl Hiaasen — https://carlhiaasen.com/

Bad Monkey — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP2VR8W

The In-Between — https://www.amazon.com/dp/059349993X

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/