Emergency Drug Kit
The Emergency Drug Kit is located here.
What is the sterilization area?
Shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and tightness of chest
What is Bronchospasm / asthma attack?
EpiPen (3 steps)
What is Remove Blue Cap, Firmly push Orange tip to outer thigh, Hold 10 seconds?
Do not move patient if in chair. Remove hazards from immediate area. Keep them from falling off the chair. Allow them to move without restraint. Wait for it to pass. Check Vitals.
What is How to handle a Seizure?
The most common medical emergency
What is Syncope?
Used for emergency treatment of an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis.
What is Epinephrine?
Sweating, shakiness, weakness, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, slurred speech.
What is Low Blood Sugar / onset of diabetic attack?
Ammonia Capsule (4 Steps)
What is Squeeze, Crack, Shake, Place near patients nose?
Raise feet slightly above head. Administer Oxygen. Take Vitals.
What is How to Handle Syncope?
The amount of oxygen to administer per minute
What is ~12 liters?
Used for minor allergic reactions such as hives and hay fever.
What is Benadryl?
Unconsciousness, muscle stiffness, jerking movements
What is a Seizure?
Albuterol inhaler (4 Steps)
What is Shake, Remove Cap, Release 3 Sprays, Simultaneously inhale and press to release spray?
Give patient something sugary to drink. Administer Oxygen. Check Vitals.
What is How to Handle Low Blood Sugar?
The slowest route of absorption for medication
What is Orally?
Used for a bronchospasm
What is an Albuterol Inhaler?
Shortness of breath, nausea, tightness of chest, pain or discomfort in arms back neck or jaw.
What is a Heart Attack?
Glucagon (5 Steps)
What is Remove caps, Inject solution into vial, GENTLY swirl, DO NOT SHAKE, When clear, withdrawal solution into syringe, Inject into "Meaty" part of leg, arm or buttock?
Sit patient up. Use rescue inhaler. Administer oxygen. Check Vitals.
What is How to Handle an Asthma Attack?
A patient should be referred to their primary doctor for consultation when their blood pressure is
What is Over 140/90?
This is indicated for acute relief of an attack or prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease
What is Nitroglycerin? Do we have this in our drug kit?
Pale skin, lightheadedness, nausea, cold clammy sweat, unconsciousness.
What is Syncope?
Nitroglycerine Spray (4 Steps)
What is Remove Cap, Spray 3-5 times till solid spray is released, Spray into mouth 1-2 times preferably under tongue, Do not spit or rinse for 10 minutes?
Call 911. Administer Nitroglycerine spray. Administer Oxygen. Begin CPR if person loses consciousness.
What is How to Handle a suspected Heart Attack?
Morphine is the drug of choice for pain associated with an acute myocardial infarction; however, in a dental office, this inhaled agent is more readily available for the pain of a MI.
What is Nitrous Oxide?