Chapter
6
Objectives
Emergency Care
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to identify and understand terms related to the following: 1. Emergency-prevention techniques. Discuss the importance of prevention, the procedures taken to prepare for emergencies, and taking vital signs. 2. Emergency-prevention equipment and materials. List and identify the major equipment and materials needed in emergency prevention and treatment. 3. Airway obstruction and resuscitation protocol. Discuss the methods to clear the airway, and define the terms related to resuscitation. 4. Classification of shock. List and discuss the various types of shock. 5. Common medical emergencies. List and describe the most frequent medical emergencies and conditions affecting dental care. 6. Common dental emergencies. Describe the most common emergencies occurring in the dental facility.
Emergency-Prevention Techniques The best treatment for emergencies is to prevent them from happening. With careful training, observation, and preparation, many medical and dental emergencies can be averted. Two of the fundamental methods employed in facility readiness are: Patient health history: written and oral communication regarding the patient’s present and past health status, including medication, treatment, allergies, and health concerns. = Vital signs: body indications of the patient’s present health status, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, and the patient’s concept of pain. =
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