A Review of Medical Emergencies and Local Anesthesia Techniques
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A Review of Medical Emergencies and Local Anesthesia Techniques
A Review of Medical Emergencies and Techniques
Developed By:
Eileen A. Clark, RDH, MS
Course Objectives
Following this course, the participants should be able to:
- Discuss proper preparation for medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office setting.
- Understand the underlying conditions that increase the risk of a medical emergency occurrence in the dental office setting.
- Evaluate the patient medical history and ASA to identify treatment modifications and potential for emergency situations in the administration of local anesthesia.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms/pathophysiology of the most common medical emergencies in the dental office setting
- Discuss the proper management protocol for the most commonly occurring medical emergencies in the dental office setting
- Recognize and manage local and systemic complications associated with local anesthesia administration
- Understand the steps to successful local anesthesia techniques in dentistry
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Introduction
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Instructor Bio
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Instructions
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0. Medical Emergencies Review
Preparation, Patient Assessment, and Management
Office Preparation
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1a. Patient Assessment
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1b. Emergency Kit
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1c. Pulse Oximetry & Oxygen Administration
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1d. General Office Preparation
Top 10 Medical Emergencies
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2a. Vasovagal/Vasodepressor Syncope
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2b. Postural/Orthostatic Hypotension
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2c. Hyperventilation
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2d. Angina/Myocardial Infarction
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2e. Seizure Disorders/Local Anesthetic Overdose
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2f. Asthma
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2g. Allergic Reaction
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2h. Epinephrine Reaction
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2i. Diabetes/Hypoglycemic Reaction
Local Anesthesia Administration Technique Review
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3. Local Anesthesia Administration Technique Review
References
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References
Exam
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LA Certification Renewal Course Exam
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