Medical complications for patients diagnosed with AIDS can be prevented by implementing the following procedures:

Question

postponing dental treatment
consulting with patient's physician prior to treatment
practicing universal standards (precautions)
minimizing aerosol productions

Answer 1

consulting with patient's physician prior to treatment

Rationale: Consulting with the patient's physician prior to treatment is the best way to prevent any kind of medical complication. Patients with AIDS (manifestation of HIV) are very fragile, and their health should be guarded very carefully, so speaking with their physician prior to any treatment will give the dental team vital information. Some physicians require antibiotics or other medical intervention prior to dental treatment. Postponing dental treatment is not necessary if the patient is physically able to tolerate the procedure, and minimizing aerosol and practicing universal precautions is just infection-control practice that the team should be practicing regardless of their patient's health status.