Book, Medical Emergencies in Dentistry 7/16[LS]

Be prepared to deal with dental emergencies! Authored by renowned and experienced dental surgeon Dr. Stanley Malamed, this book prepares the reader to recognize and deal with medical emergencies in the dental office. Describes action plans to anticipate and recognize the most common emergencies that can help you save a patient's life. MAIN FEATURES • Chapters organized by the way emergencies are identified – clinical signs and symptoms. • Step-by-step procedures illustrating the American Heart Association's new sequence of steps (PCABD) for stabilizing and treating victims in medical emergencies. • Updated guidelines for emergencies related to medication use, loss of consciousness, altered level of consciousness and cardiorespiratory arrest, in addition to protocols for the treatment of airway obstruction. • Updated medication instructions and emergency equipment kits to ensure the dental office has safe and effective supplies on hand. • Quick query algorithms that include detailed diagrams for decision-making in the most recurring emergencies.