MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN DENTAL PRACTICE
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Keywords
Medical emergencies, Dental emergencies, Syncope, Angina, Epilepsy, Adrenal insufficiency, choking, BLS
Abstract
Introduction: Although most dental procedures are considered relatively safe, some unfortunate medical emergencies do arise in the dental office. A dentist is likely to encounter at least a few medical emergencies during their entire career. As a healthcare provider, a dentist must be trained in assessing and managing common medical emergencies. This review briefly discusses a few medical emergencies encountered in a dental clinic.
Aim of the study: This article briefly discusses the common medical emergencies encountered in dental practice and their management.
Methodology:The study is a comprehensive research of PUBMED since the year 2006 to 2022.
Conclusion: Medical emergencies arising in dental clinics are rare but can prove catastrophic if not managed promptly. Basic understanding and training in managing those emergencies until emergency health services arrive is a must for every dentist. This review has briefly described common medical emergencies encountered by dental practitioners.
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Abdulazim Jafar Hakeem
Ministry Of Health - Preventive Medicine Administration – Saudi Arabia
Abdullrheem Jafar Hakeem
Ministry Of Health - Preventive Medicine Administration – Saudi Arabia
Hassan Husni Halawani
Ministry Of Health - Preventive Medicine Administration – Saudi Arabia
Sultan Asad Abutaleb
Ministry Of Health - Preventive Medicine Administration – Saudi Arabia
Nawaf Mubarak Alluhibei
Ministry Of Health - Preventive Medicine Administration – Saudi Arabia
Badr Osamah Hakeem
Ministry Of Health - Preventive Medicine Administration – Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Abdullah Abuonoq
Ministry Of Health - Oversight Department – Saudi Arabia
Mahmoud Mohammed Abutaleb
Ministry Of Health - Alhijra Primary Healthcare – Saudi Arabia
Fares Hatem Barri
Ministry Of Health - Oversight Department – Saudi Arabia
Feras Ibrahim Jaffar
Ministry Of Health - Oversight Department – Saudi Arabia
Omar Yousef Naaman
Ministry Of Health - Aharrah Alshargeia Primary Healthcare – Saudi Arabia
Areen Abdulmajeed Barri
Ministry Of Health - Bagedo Primary Healthcare – Saudi Arabia
Eptihal Mohammed Aiban
Ministry Of Health - Bagedo Primary Healthcare – Saudi Arabia
Faizah Ali Aloufi
Ohuod Center – Madina– Saudi Arabia
Sarah Nassar Almadani
Mastoura Primary Health Care Center - Rabigh General Hospital – Saudi Arabia