Triage and Emergency Services Flashcards
______ is the process of sorting injured people based on their need for immediate
medical treatment as compared to their chance of benefiting from such care.
_____ is done in emergency rooms, disasters, and wars, when limited medical
resources must be allocated to maximize the number of survivors.
Triage
______ tags - (dismiss) are given to
those with minor injuries for whom a
doctor’s care is not required.
White
\_\_\_\_\_ tags - (wait) are reserved for the "walking wounded" who will need medical care at some point, after more critical injuries have been treated.
Green
_____ tags - (observation) for
those who require observation (and
possible later re-triage). Their condition is
stable for the moment and, they are not in
immediate danger of death. These victims
will still need hospital care and would be
treated immediately under normal
circumstances.
Yellow
_____ tags - (immediate) are used to label
those who cannot survive without
immediate treatment but who have a
chance of survival.
Red
_____ tags - (expectant) are used for the
deceased and for those whose injuries are so
extensive that they will not be able to survive
given the care that is available.
Black
It would be ideal to have every patient in your practice pursuing a strict & planned ______
comprehensive dental program
What is the priority in triage/emergency services that should cause the patient to be treated?
Systemic problems
T/F: This may be one of those times and the last thing patient wants is advice or counseling:
Don’t Preach: Don’t Educate. .
True
Want to make a new: Friend Patient Disciple • Help a person escape from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_: • Best practice builder ever! • Instant trust • Even YOU will feel better for helping
PAIN
ANY Tooth with Irreversible Pulpitis or PA Pathology
of Endodontic Origin is Best Treated by _______
TOTAL
Pulpectomy and RCT.
______ TX: MEANS - Do the best we can to stop the pain at
the time -until we have time to do the complete RCT. (If we accept
the case).
“EMERGENCY”
What do you do? Patient with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis but no PA involvement,
no PARL & no swelling nor fever. (NOT sens. to PERCUSSION)
Vital coronal pulpotomy
Expected Outcome: - Absence of presenting pulpal pain - Should remain comfortable for a short period of time until canals become necrotic - Make appointment in Endo. (Undergrad or Advanced) prn - Will require RCT & Crown at a later date.
Vital Coronal Pulpotomy:
What meds can be used for post op pain management?
Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
