Be prepared to prevent, recognize, and manage life-threatening medical
emergencies! Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8th Edition
helps you learn the skills needed to manage health issues in the dental
office or clinic. The text describes how to recognize and manage medical
emergencies promptly and proactively and details the resources that must
be on hand to effectively deal with these situations. Written by noted
dentistry educator Dr. Stanley Malamed, this expert text includes the
latest guidelines for drug-related emergencies, cardiac arrest, and
more. An enhanced eBook is included with each new print purchase,
featuring a complete, fully searchable version of the text, a test bank
of 300 questions and answers, and much more - available on a variety of
devices.
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Logical format reflects the way emergencies are encountered in a
dental practice, with chapters organized by commonly seen clinical
signs and symptoms, such as unconsciousness or altered consciousness,
respiratory distress, seizures, allergic reactions, chest pain, and
cardiac arrest.
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Step-by-step procedures include detailed, sequential instructions
for stabilizing and treating patients (PCABD) in common medical
emergencies.
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Full-color illustrations demonstrate emergency techniques with
realistic clarity.
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Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential concepts
and information.
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Quick-reference algorithms in the appendix include step-by-step
diagrams showing the decision-making process in common emergency
situations.
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A differential diagnosis chapter ends each of the book's parts on
common emergencies.
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An enhanced eBook version is included with each new print
purchase, featuring a fully searchable version of the text, an image
collection, a test bank of 300 questions and answers, and more!
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UPDATED content includes the most current guidelines for drug-related
emergencies, unconsciousness, altered consciousness, and cardiac
arrest as well as protocols for obstructed airway management.
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UPDATED PCABD boxes reflect the American Heart Association's
algorithm for stabilizing and treating victims with an
easy-to-remember acronym (PCABD): Positioning, Circulation, Airway,
Breathing, and Definitive Management.
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UPDATED! Emergency drug and equipment kit instructions help you
assemble emergency kits and ensure that your dental office has safe,
current materials on hand.
