Medical Emergencies Essentials for the Dental Professional

Name: Medical Emergencies Essentials for the Dental Professional
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ISBN: 9780131718777

ISBN-10: 0131718770

ISBN-13: 9780131718777

Edition: 2009

Authors: Ellen B. Grimes

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Practical, understandable, and evidence-based, this book introduces the most common medical emergencies that dental professionals may encounter in clinical practice.nbsp; Etiology, signs, symptoms, and treatment for each emergency are presented in a clear and logical format that promotes learning and allows for quick reference.nbsp; Additionally, the book stresses emergency prevention and preparedness by highlighting the importance of the medical history, vital signs, and the development of a medical emergency kit. Special features that make this book an excellent tool for clinicians include: case scenarios, signs and symptoms tables, and treatment flow charts,

Book details

List price: $63.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 1/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Reviewers


Contributing Authors



Emergency Preparation



Introduction


Medical History


Vital Signs


ASA Classification


Preparation for Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office


Medical Emergency Simulations


Management of Medical Emergencies


Continuing Education Courses



The Emergency Kit


Introduction


Essential Drugs


Supplemental Drugs


Additional Items for the Emergency Kit



Vital Signs and Hypertensive Urgency and Emergency


Introduction


Pulse


Respiration


Temperature


Blood Pressure


Hypertension


Hypertensive Urgencies and Emergencies


Signs and Symptoms of Hypertensive Urgency and Emergency


Treatment of Hypertensive Urgency and Emergency


Hypotension


Other Patient Signs



Oxygen Administration


Oxygen Administration


Oxygen Tank Operation


Oxygen Delivery Devices



Neurological Emergencies



Syncope


Introduction


Types and Etiologies of Syncope


Signs and Symptoms of Syncope


Treatment of Syncope



Shock


Introduction


Stages and Etiologies of Shock


Types of Shock, Signs/Symptoms, and Treatment



Hyperventilation


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of Hyperventilation


Treatment of Hyperventilation



Seizure Disorders


Introduction


Etiology of Seizures


Types of Seizures


Diagnosis and Prognosis


Oral Findings in Patients with Seizure Disorders


Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders


Preventive Strategies for Known Seizure Patients


Treatment of Seizures



Cerebrovascular Accident


Introduction


Types of CVA


Signs and Symptoms of Ischemic CVA


Signs and Symptoms of Hemorrhagic CVA


Stroke Scales


Treatment of CVA



Cardiac Emergencies



Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction


Introduction


Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease


Angina Pectoris


Prevention of the Anginal Episode


Signs and Symptoms of an Anginal Attack


Treatment of an Anginal Episode


Acute Myocardial Infarction


Treatment of an Acute Myocardial Infarction



Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure


Later Stages of Heart Failure


Classification of Heart Failure


Treatment of Heart Failure


Management of the Patient with Heart Failure in the Dental Setting


Acute Pulmonary Edema


Treatment of Patients with Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema in the Dental Setting



Cardiac Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Malfunction


Introduction


Pacemaker or ICD Malfunction


Signs and Symptoms of Pacemaker or ICD Malfunction


Treatment of Pacemaker or ICD Malfunction



Respiratory Emergencies



Asthma


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Attacks


Treatment of an Asthma Attack



Obstructed Airway or Aspiration of a Foreign Object


Introduction


Obstructed Airway


Signs and Symptoms of an Obstructed Airway


Treatment of Partially and Completely Obstructed Airway


Treatment of an Aspirated Object


Prevention of Aspiration of Dental Objects



Allergic Reactions


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Reactions


Treatment of Allergic Reactions


Prevention of Allergic Reactions



Endocrine Emergencies



Diabetes-Related Emergencies


Introduction


Diabetic Testing


Systemic Complications


Medications/Treatments for Diabetics


Role of the Dental Professional


Medical Emergencies


Treatment of Hypoglycemia



Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis


Introduction


Adrenal Crisis


Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Crisis


Treatment of Adrenal Crisis


Prevention of Adrenal Crisis



Thyroid Emergencies


Introduction


Thyroid Emergencies



Bleeding Emergencies



Epistaxis


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of Epistaxis


Treatment of Epistaxis


Prevention of Epistaxis



Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of Excessive Bleeding


Treatment and Prevention of Excessive Bleeding



Other Emergencies



Intraocular Foreign Body


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of Intraocular Foreign Body


Treatment of Intraocular Foreign Body


Prevention of Intraocular Foreign Body



Broken Instrument Tip


Introduction


Signs and Symptoms of a Broken Instrument Tip


Treatment of a Broken Instrument Tip


Prevention of a Broken Instrument Tip



Avulsion of Teeth


Introduction


Treatment of an Avulsed Tooth


Outcomes of Tooth Reimplantation



Drug Overdose and Toxicity


Amphetamines


Cocaine


Opiates and Opioids


Barbiturates


Benzodiazepines



Medical Emergencies at a Glance


Index