Human disease L38: Revision of medical emergencies in dental practice

Question 1

what is vasovagal syncope

Answer 1

Vasovagal syncope is a condition that leads to fainting in some people. It is also called neurocardiogenic syncope or reflex syncope. It’s the most common cause of fainting. It’s usually not harmful nor a sign of a more serious problem. Many nerves connect with your heart and blood vessels.

Question 2

what drugs are present in the emergency drug box in a dental practice

Answer 2

Glyceral trinitrate (GTN) spray - ischemic chest pain

Salbutamol aerosol inhaler - asthma

Adrenaline Injection - anaphylaxis

Aspirin Dispersable - ischemic chest pain

Glucagon injection - hypoglycaemia

oral glucose solution - hypoglycaemia

midazolam 10mg - used for seizures

oxygen -

Question 3

acute severe asthma can be recognised by any of the 4 following criterias, what are they?

Answer 3

PEF 33-50% of best or predicted

RR> 24

HR> 110

Inability to complete sentences in 1 breath

Question 4

a patient presenting with life threatening asthma will present with a PEF, SpO2, PaO2, of what?

Answer 4

PEF <33%

SpO2 <92%

PaO2 <8 kPa