You gave your pregnant patient the wrong anesthetic!

Feb. 25, 2025

What happens if you accidentally administer the wrong anesthetic to a pregnant patient? What if the patient is pregnant and doesn’t disclose it to you? Join us in Medical History Mysteries as we discuss.

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

What happens if you accidentally administer the wrong anesthetic to a pregnant patient? What if the patient is pregnant and doesn’t disclose it to you?

This underscores the importance of having questions on your medical history forms about pregnancy as well as whether the patient is nursing. This may also be a good opportunity to consult the advice of your patient’s obstetrician about safe anesthesia.

Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries as we discuss what you need to know about pregnant patients and anesthetics.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

About the Author

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.