Prevention/Predisposing Factors
The first step in identifying a potential medical emergency.
What is a thorough medical history review?
Coughing and wheezing are the most common clinical manifestations of this disorder.
What is asthma?
CAD is the most common predictor of this.
What is Myocardial Infarction?
You should wait at least 6 months to safely perform elective dental treatment after both of these conditions.
What is MI and Stroke?
Stress, impaired physical status, and/or the administration of drugs can cause this.
What is Syncope?
Confusion, difficulty speaking, slurred speech, decreased vision, numbness of the face and arm are present in this condition.
What is Cerebrovascular accident?
Allergies, stress, and pollution can cause this.
What is asthma?
This patient should be positioned in a supine position with feet slightly elevated.
What is the unconscious patient?
High blood pressure is a predisposing factor in this condition
What is Postural Hypotension?
Someone who does not respond to sensory stimulation, has lost protective reflexes, and is unable to maintain an unobstructed airway.
What is an unconscious patient?
Occlusion of this specific artery is the cause of an MI
If the seizure lasts more than __ minutes in a pediatric patient, it is time to call EMS.
What is 2?
Medical advances in surgery and drug therapy have caused an increased in this population seen in dental clinics.
What is the Geriatric patient?
Nausea, vomiting, and a sense of impending doom are common symptoms in this medical emergency.
What is Myocardial Infarction?
Sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain which disrupts normal function.
What is a seizure?
Palpation of this artery to determine HR is recommended for patients over 1 year of age.
What is the carotid?
Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart rhythm disorders, and smoking and tobacco use are common predisposing factors for this medical emergency.
What is a Cerebrovascular accident/Stroke?
Some individuals experience strange smells, visual disturbances, or fear during this period.
What is a seizure aura?
The percentage of older adults reports having at least one chronic health condition.
What is 95%?
The use of SRP should be strongly considered in this patient.
What is post MI patient?