Medical Emergencies
Shortness of consciousness and muscle strength, characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery
Syncope (Fainting)
Effect of running with sharp
objects, biting electrical cords, falling during sports
related events. usually occurs in children
Soft tissue injury/trauma
Pressure, a sharp stab, or dull ache in chest
Chest Pain
What "drug" is most frequently used in a medical emergency?
Oxygen
Commonly referred to as a stroke, is the interruption of blood flow to the brain.
CVA(Cerebrovascular Accident)
Abscessed tooth
The state of unresponsiveness to sensory stimulation.
Unconsciousness
What is the best way to prevent a medical emergency?
know your patient
Caused by being allergic to something. Can be life threatening and may develop very quickly.
Anaphylaxis
When whole tooth is lost.
Avulsed teeth
Are uncontrolled skeletal muscle contractions
Convulsions
Definition of CAB
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
An abnormal increase in the glucose level in the blood.
Hyperglycemia
Common emergency in anterior teeth. Partial tooth is lost.
Tooth Fracture
Such as unusual behavior, confusion
Mental Status
Used to provide relief from angina
Nitroglycerin
Occurs because an insufficient oxygen supply to the muscles of the heart causing damage. If this damage is severe enough, the patient can die if proper medical treatment is not provided.
Acute Myocardial infaraction (Heart Attack)
A result of chewing ice or biting nails.
Chipped tooth
The conscious patient has difficulty breathing or is choking.
Respiratory distress
An opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioids.
Naloxone (NARCAN)