Medical Emergency Flashcards
1
Q
What emergency equipment is required in a dental practice?
A
Defibrillator Oxygen face mask and tubing Pulse oximeter Device to measure blood glucose Razor/scissors (to get access with defib pads) Oxygen cylinder
2
Q
When would you use a defibrillator?
A
Patient in cardiac arrest
3
Q
When would you use GTN spray?
A
Acute angina attacks
4
Q
When would you use a salbutamol inhaler?
A
Acute asthma attacks
5
Q
When would you use an adrenaline injection?
A
Allergic reactions
6
Q
When would you use a glucagon injection?
A
Hypoglycaemia - raises blood sugar levels
7
Q
When would you use midazolam?
A
As a sedative in anxious patients
8
Q
What are the emergency drugs for a dental practice?
A
Glyceryl trinitrate spray (400mg/dose) Salbutamol inhaler (100mg/dose) Adrenaline injection (1:1000, 1mg/ml) Glucagon injection (1mg) Aspirin (300mg tablets) Oral glucose gel Midazolam (10mg) Oxygen
