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Malamed, Stanley F. [1944-]

Medical emergencies in the dental office [E-Book] - 8th ed. - St. Louis, Missouri Elsevier 2023 - 1 online resource (xvi, 554 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color). : (electronic bk.)

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Part 1 Prevention

1 Introduction

2 Prevention

3 Preparation

4 Legal Considerations

Part 2 Unconsciousness

5 Unconsciousness: General Considerations

6 Vasodepressor Syncope

7 Postural Hypotension

8 Acute Adrenal Insufficiency

9 Unconsciousness: Differential Diagnosis

Part 3 Respiratory Distress

10 Respiratory Distress: General Considerations

11 Foreign Body Airway Obstruction

12 Hyperventilation

13 Asthma

14 Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema

15 Respiratory Distress: Differential Diagnosis

Part 4 Altered Consciousness

16 Altered Consciousness: General Considerations

17 Diabetes Mellitus: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia

18 Thyroid Gland Dysfunction

19 Cerebrovascular Accident

20 Altered Consciousness: Differential Diagnosis

Part 5 Seizures

21 Seizures

Part 6 Drug-Related Emergencies

22 Drug-Related Emergencies: General Considerations

23 Drug Overdose Reactions

24 Allergy

25 Drug-Related Emergencies: Differential Diagnosis

Part 7 Chest Pain

26 Chest Pain: General Considerations

27 Angina Pectoris

28 Acute Myocardial Infarction

29 Chest Pain: Differential Diagnosis

Part 8 Cardiac Arrest

30 Cardiac Arrest

31 Pediatric Considerations

Appendix: Quick-Reference Section to Life-Threatening Situations

Remote Includes bibliographical references and index. 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.

ISBN: 9780323776165 0323776167 (electronic bk.) paperback

Subjects--Topical Terms:
EMERGENCIES
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ORAL MEDICINE