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THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR EMERGENCY KIT: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO USE IT
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By Rose Dodson, MS, CEO; Sedation Resource, Inc.
edical emergencies can and do happen in a dental office. Successful management of an emergency requires preparation and practice. While having proper tools is essential, knowing how to use them is imperative for the best outcome in a crisis situation. Part of that preparation includes having an adequate emergency kit containing 8 essential drugs, according to Dr Mort Rosenberg in the special 2010 JADA publication about dental office emergencies. Most of those drugs will fit neatly into a well organized box, such as the one pictured to the right. However, the most critical drug in saving lives cannot be boxed and requires an adequate delivery system along with the knowledge of how to administer it.
OXYGEN Oxygen is the most important component of the medical emergency kit, and it must be present in dentist’s office. The chances of oxygen being used in an emergency are greater than 90%, according to Dr Stanley Malamed, Dr Jeffery Bennet; and Dr Morton Rosenberg, DMD, in their books Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office and Medical Emergencies in Dentistry.
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“Oxygen is of primary importance in any medical emergency.” —Dr Morton Rosenberg, DMD
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