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Total Intravenous Anesthesia: A Review
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Local Anesthesia
Becker D, Reed K. Essentials of Local Anesthetic Pharmacology. Anes Prog. 2006;53:98-109.
Nitrous Oxide
Becker D, Rosenberg M. Nitrous Oxide and the Inhalation Anesthetics. Anes Prog. 2008; 55:124-131.
Oral Sedation
Donaldson M, et al. Oral Sedation: A Primer on Anxiolysis for the Adult Patient.†Anes Prog. 2007;54:118-129.
Becker D. Fundamentals of Electrocardiography Interpretation. Anes Prog. 2006; 53: 53-64.
Pharmacology (General)
Becker D. Drug Therapy in Dental Practice: General Principles Part 1 Pharmacokinetic Considerations. Anes Prog. 2006; 53: 140-146.
Pharmacology (Pain Control)
Becker D, Pain Management: Part 1: Managing Acute and
Postoperative Dental Pai Anesth Prog 5:67-79 2010
Pharmacology (Cardiovascular Drugs)
Becker D. Cardiovascular Drugs: Implications for Dental Practice Part 1 Cardiotonics, Diuretics, and Vasodilators. Anes Prog. 2007; 54: 178-186.
Pharmacology (Psychotropic Drugs)
Becker D. Psychotropic Drugs: Implications for Dental Practice. Anes Prog. 2008; 55: 89-99.
Preoperative Medical Evaluation
Becker D., Preoperative Medical Evaluation: Part 1: General Principles and Cardiovascular Considerations
Medical Emergencies
Becker D, Haas D. Management of Complications During Moderate and Deep Sedation: Respiratory and Cardiovascular Considerations. Anes Prog. 2007; 54: 59-69.
Thermoregulation
Diaz, M, Becker D, Thermoregulation: Physiological and Clinical
Considerations during Sedation and General Anesthesia Anesth Prog 57:25-33 2010