Week 1
The most common medical emergency in the dental office
What is syncope?
The stage of shock is characterized by failure of the vital organs and is irreversible.
What is refractory stage?
The most common neurological condition seen in pediatric patients
What are seizures?
When the heart muscle is impaired and can NO longer pump efficient volumes of oxygenated blood to the body’s tissues and organs
What is heart failure?
Most common etiology for epistaxis or nose bleeds
What is digital manipulation or nose picking?
A patient that has stable angina or well-controlled Type I diabetes would be considered
What is ASA III?
Shock caused by severe allergic reaction
What is anaphylactic shock?
This is the primary role of the dental professional in the treatment of a seizure
What is to prevent injury to the patient?
A backup of fluid into the lungs seen in left ventricular heart failure and often leads to this
What is pulmonary edema?
Nosebleeds from the posterior portion of the nasal cavity will usually produce this
What is profuse bleeding of dark red blood?
Pulse, respiration and blood pressure
What are examples of vital signs?
A common form of treatment for obstructive shock
What is surgical intervention?
Currently used as a common lay term for a CVA to educate the public regarding the seriousness of the condition.
What is brain attack?
Edema of the abdomen in patients with heart failure indicates
What is the progression of right heart failure (to liver and spleen engorgement)?
The first step in treatment of broken instrument tip
What is to isolate the area?
An inhaler, nitroglycerin tablets, oxygen tank and AED unit
What are some items in the medical emergency cart or kit?
The most common reason for hyperventilation
What is a psychological event?
One risk factor that increases the possibility for and is associated with coronary artery disease, that if left untreated leads to angina or myocardial infarction
What is lifestyle? Smoking? Lack of exercise? (there are several options)
Dizziness, dyspnea, and hiccoughing are all symptoms of this
What is pacemaker malfunction?
When attempting to explore and locate an instrument tip in the sulcus
What is use horizontal strokes?
Incapacitating systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
What is ASA IV?
The type of syncope that occurs because of serious underlying heart disease
What is cardiac syncope?
A brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by ischemia of the brain lasting less than one hour
What is a TIA?
The appropriate position for a patient suffering from an asthma attack is
What is upright with arms forward?
By using this for heavy deposits, it may reduce the risk of broken instrument tips
What is ultrasonic scaler?