Syncope and Airway Obstruction Management · CDA

What is a recommended preventive measure to minimize the risk of syncope in anxious dental patients?

Treat these patients only while they are in an upright seated position
Use a strong vasoconstrictor without giving any local anesthesia at all
Ensure good anesthesia, reduce stress, and treat supine when feasible
Skip recording the patient's vital signs before starting the treatment

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Correct answer: Ensure good anesthesia, reduce stress, and treat supine when feasible

Prevention strategies include reducing stress and anxiety, ensuring adequate anesthesia, and treating susceptible patients in supine position to reduce vasovagal episodes.

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