Qualifies as a Fundamental subject course for Minnesota Dentists.
Learn about 12 of the most common medical emergencies that could occur in a dental office.
You will learn:
Algorithms to aid you and your staff during an urgency or emergency.
What medications could be used from your emergency drug kit with the appropriate emergency.
The proper mixing and dosing of emergency drugs from your emergency drug kit.
How to carry out periodic safety emergency drills for your office.
How to be perform an ADA Safety Check for your entire office
How to properly document the emergency drills you are performing to better care for your patients
1. General emergency response protocol 2. Hypotension / Hypertension 3. Laryngospasm 4. Acute airway obstruction 5. Cardiopulmonary arrest 6. Allergic reaction to drugs (acute allergic reaction) 7. Angina pectoris; possible myocardial infarction 8. Emesis/ aspiration of vomitus 9. Convulsions and seizures 10. Oversedation 11. Hypoglycemia 12. Asthma/ bronchospasm
4 CEUs Required 40 Question Examination; Required score of > 75% to pass.
MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Management of medical emergencies is any course pertaining to the following: familiarity with the critical steps in prevention, preparation, early recognition, and appropriate management of common medical emergencies in the dental office; familiarity with the strategy for evaluating the medical history of all patients in a dental office; and/or accessing community and office resources necessary for medical emergencies. BLS does not qualify for credit as a core. EXAMPLES:
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