General medicine and surgery for dental practitioners: part 3. Management of specific medical emergencies in dental practice.

Authors :: Greenwood, M.
Meechan, J. G.
Source :: British Dental Journal; 7/11/2014, Vol. 217 Issue 1, p21-26, 6p, 4 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 7 Charts
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: In this paper, the actions needed to manage specific medical emergencies are discussed. Each emergency requires a correct diagnosis to be made for effective and safe management. Contemporary management in dental practice avoids the intravenous route when drugs are required to treat the emergency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: EMERGENCY medical services
EMERGENCY medicine
DENTAL care
ORAL disease diagnosis
PATIENTS
SYNCOPE
ASTHMA
HISTORY

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