Medical emergencies in the dental practice Workshop BRIEF This hands-on workshop is designed to provide dental practitioners and staff with the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to effectively identify and treat medical emergencies encountered in dentistry. Participants will learn about the most common life threatening medical conditions, how to recognise them and how to conduct a quick and accurate clinical assessment and lead the practice staff in providing effective treatment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES Medical emergencies training provides dental professionals and their team with knowledge and skills in the provisional diagnosis and management of: Loss of consciousness (fainting, drug overdose, stroke and
Fitting Bronchospasm associate with asthma, chronic obstructive
unknown cause) Chest pain and cardiac arrest
airway disease (COAD) and allergies
Low blood sugar
Anaphylaxis
TOPICS AND PRESENTER Techniques and treatment protocols that will be taught include: CPR and defibrillation
Use of oxygen therapy and supplementation
Advanced airway management using Igels
The use of drugs including adrenaline, aspirin, ventolin,
Ventilation using bag/mask/valve ventilators
glucodin and glyceryltrinitrate spray
Dr John Fahey has 37 years of experience in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care, the Army and government service backed by serious academic research, makes John one of Australia’s leading and most original experts in pre-hospital emergency care, contingency planning and workplace health and safety. John’s background has enabled him to develop a number of courses in modern pre-hospital emergency medical care for industry and the professions. These courses combine simplicity and advanced techniques in a comprehensive package designed for specific industries.
DATES
FORMAT
LIMIT
Friday 16 October 2015
Workshop
20
TIME
CPD
RSVP
8:30 am — 5:00 pm
6.5 scientific hours
Monday 12 October 2015
VENUE
FEES
PRESENTED BY
ADAVB Meeting Rooms Level 3, 10 Yarra Street South Yarra VIC
Member Non Member Dental Staff
Full calendar is available on www.adavb.net or contact cpd@adavb.org for more information. Disclaimer: ADAVB is not responsible for changes to course details made after going to print.
$550 $715 $350