Cannabis Use on Sedation for Oral Surgery Procedures

Effects of Cannabis Use on Sedation Requirements for Oral Surgery Procedures

The use of Cannabis is increasing in the population, and the effects that this might have on different medical procedures are poorly understood. Particularly when submitted to deep sedation or general anesthesia, there is no consensus on best drugs or doses to deliver. The purpose of this clinical trial is to clarify the influence of chronic cannabis use during office based general anesthesia for extraction of teeth. The procedures will be performed in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at the College of Dentistry.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients older than 18 years of age
• Class I or II according to the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA)
• Need for dental extractions
• Extraction procedures with similar level of complexity

Exclusion Criteria:

• Surgical time lesser than 10 or greater than 30 minutes
• ASA status of III or greater
• BMI greater than 30 k/m2
• Pregnancy
• Use of anti-depressants, sedatives, or other mood-altering medications
• History of illicit substance abuse, alcoholism, or chronic opioid use