Emergency Guide for Dental Auxiliaries

Name: Emergency Guide for Dental Auxiliaries
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ISBN: 9780766818873

ISBN-10: 076681887X

ISBN-13: 9780766818873

Edition: 3rd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Janet B. Chernega

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Medical emergencies can and do occur within the dental office environment. A large percentage of these emergencies could be prevented or at least better treated if all the members of the dental team were more knowledgeable in the prevention and management of emergency situations. Emergency Guide for Dental Auxiliaries, 3e is designed to provide dental auxiliaries with the basic skills and knowledge necessary in order for them to function effectively as part of the dental team when faced with a medical emergency. A must for all dental auxiliaries working in dental offices to stay up to date on possible medical emergencies, First Aid skills, and important information on the legal aspect of…

Book details

List price: $99.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 10/17/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Preface



Prevention


Vital Signs


Blood Pressure


Recording the Pulse


Respiration


Temperature


Health History


Summary


References


Review Questions



Office Preparation


Office Emergency Routine


Emergency Kit


Oxygen Tank


Summary


References


Review Questions



Vasodepressor Syncope


Causes


Physical Changes Resulting in Vasodepressor Syncope


Signs and Symptoms


Treatment


Prevention


Summary


References


Review Questions



Airway Obstruction


Dental Hazards


Anatomy of the Airway


Types of Airway Obstructions


The Heimlich Maneuver


Heimlich Maneuver on Infants and Children


Special Patients


Cricothyrotomy


Performing the Heimlich on Yourself


Summary


References


Review Questions



Asthma


Types


Causes


Symptoms


Treatment


Summary


References


Review Questions



Hyperventilation


Causes


Physiology


Signs and Symptoms


Treatment


Summary


References


Review Questions



Epilepsy


Causes


Types of Seizures


Treatment


Dental Implications of Epilepsy


Prevention


Summary


References


Review Questions



Diabetes Mellitus


History


Functions of Glucose and Insulin


Classification


Gestational Diabetes


Oral Hypoglycemics


Causes


Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia


Medical Problems


Oral Manifestations


Summary


References


Review Questions



Allergic Reactions


Antibodies


Antigen


Allergic Reaction


Importance of Medical History


Types of Reaction


Angioedema


Respiratory Allergic Reaction


Anaphylactic Reaction


Epinephrine


Allergy to Anesthesia


Latex Allergies


Summary


References


Review Questions



Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction


Anatomy of the Heart


Coronary Artery Disease


Angina Pectoris


Precipitating Factors of Angina Episodes


Myocardial Infarction


Differences Between Angina and Myocardial Infarction


Summary


References


Review Questions



Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


Cardiac Arrest


Technique


External Compression


CPR for Infants and Children


Dangers of CPR


Summary


References


Review Questions



Cerebrovascular Accident


Classifications


Transient Ischemic Attack


Cerebral Embolism


Cerebral Hemorrhage


Cerebral Infarction


Cerebral Thrombosis


Signs and Symptoms


Treatment


Summary


References


Review Questions



Occupational Hazards and Emergencies


Hazards to Office Personnel


Patient Dental Emergencies


Summary


References


Review Questions



Legal Problems of Emergency Care


Duty to Treat


Duty Not to Abandon


Duty of Preparedness


Dental Staff's Responsibilities


Good Samaritan Law


Preventing Legal Problems


Summary


References


Glossary


Index