MH/Tx Planning Flashcards
Components of Hx taking (6)
C/O:
HPC: SOCRATES
MH: any changes?
Brain problems - epilepsy, fits,seizures
Heart problems - high BP, angina, stroke, MI
Breathing problems - asthma, COPD, chest
GI issues - stomach, liver, kidney
Bleeding disorders, infectious diseases
Allergies
Diabetic
On any medications/tx from hospital at the moment
PDH:
Attendance, tx before, brushing regime/F/MW/ID brushes
SH:
Smoker - no a day, when did they start, ever quit, what do they smoke, when did they start
Alcohol - units a week, what do they drink
Job
FH:
Perio
Components of clinical exam
E/O:
Asymmetry
LN
TMJ
MOM
I/O:
Labial mucosa
Buccal mucosa
H+S palate
Tongue
Tonsils
Gingivae
Components of treatment plan
Immediate
- Extirpation + dressing
- Temporary restorations
- Urgent XLa’s
- Abscesses
- Antibiotics
Initial:
- OHI, diet advice, F use + smoking/alcohol cessation
- PMPR
- Complete endo
- XLAs
- Michigan splint
Re-evaluation:
- Reassess perio
Reconstruction:
- Dentures
- Crowns
- Study models/diagnostic wax ups
Maintenance:
- Perio/resto/endo/smoking/diet
Components of radiographic report
- Diagnostically acceptable
- Type
- Teeth present
- A
- B
- C
How often do we get BWS?
Every 6 months for HR
Every 2yrs for LR
Risks of a high BP
MI + bleeding risk
Recommendations for a patient with high BP
- Check control/recent BP results
- Consider postponing if >160/100mmHg
- Adrenaline LA contraindicated
Risks of angina patient
Angina attack + MI risk
Recommendations for a patient with angina
- GTN spray
- Frequency of angina attacks
Risks of patient with recent MI
Repeat MI risk
Recommendations for a patient with recent MI
No XLas within 3mths
No GA within 6mths (50% risk of recurrence)
Risks of:
Cardiac defect
Valve replacement
Previous IE
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy patient
Increased risk of IE
Recommendations for a patient with Cardiac defects
- Informed consent around risks + document in notes
- Liaise with cardiologist + guidelines
- If high risk consider Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Reinforce good OH
Risks for a patient with liver disease
- Bleeding
- Immunocompromised cross infection risk (Hep B,C,D,E)
- Decreased drug metabolism
Recommendations for a patient with liver disease (2)
- Liaise with doctor
Consider coagulation screening + FBC