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Medical emergencies in dental practice.
Wilson, M H McArdle, N S Fitzpatrick, J J Stassen, L F A
Wilson, M H
McArdle, N S
Fitzpatrick, J J
Stassen, L F A
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2009-06
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Adrenal Insufficiency
Airway Obstruction
Anaphylaxis
Angina Pectoris
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Defibrillators
Dental Care for Chronically Ill
Dental Staff
Emergencies
Emergency Treatment
Epilepsy
Humans
Hyperventilation
Hypoglycemia
Myocardial Infarction
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Syncope
Airway Obstruction
Anaphylaxis
Angina Pectoris
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Defibrillators
Dental Care for Chronically Ill
Dental Staff
Emergencies
Emergency Treatment
Epilepsy
Humans
Hyperventilation
Hypoglycemia
Myocardial Infarction
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Syncope
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Serious medical emergencies are fortunately a rare occurrence in the dental practice environment; however, if an emergency situation is encountered a delay in treatment may result in potentially avoidable consequences. The risk of mortality or serious morbidity can be reduced by ensuring that basic emergency equipment and medications are in place, and that the dental team is appropriately trained in basic life support measures. This article aims to provide an overview of the basic emergency medications and equipment that should be present in dental practices, and to discuss specific responses to some of the more common adverse medical events that can present while providing dental treatment.
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en
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0021-1133
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19591313