Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office Flashcards
What is Angina?
chest pain caused by inadequate oxygen to heart
What is convulsion
medical condition in which involuntary contraction of muscles occur
What is erythema?
redness of skin caused by injury/irritation
What is gait?
a particular way of walking
How often should a mock emergency take place in the dental office?
monthly
What is a symptom? example?
what the patient is telling you about how they feel or what they are experiencing
i feel dizzy
my arm hurts
What is a sign? example?
what you observe
a change in skin color
increase in respiratory rate
What is the “cardiac chain of survival’?
recognizing the signs and activating ers
providing cpr
rapid defib
inclusion of advanced emergency medical services
advanced life support and post-cardiac acare
What does CAB stand for?
chest compressions
airway
breathing
What should be in a basic emergency kit?
oxygen
ammonia inhalant
epinephrine
diphenhydramine
nitroglycerin
albuterol
aspirin
If defib is provided withing the first _ minutes of cardiac arrest, the chance that the victim survives is approx __
5, 50%
What is the most frequent medical emergencies in the dental office?
syncope
What is orthostatic hypotension?
a level of altered consciousness that may lead to loss of consciousness
commonly occurs when a patient enters and upright position too quickly
What is the common name for acute myocardial infarction?
heart attack
What is cerebrovascular accident (CVA) also known as?
stroke
What are the 2 most important factors to consider when managing an allergic reaction?
symptom speed, reaction severity
What are the 2 main types of seizures?
generalized, partial
Which type of diabetes does the patient become dependant on insulin?
type 1
What type of diabetes does the patient need to manage a proper diet and takes medication?
type 2
