Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (Sep 23, 2022)

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office is organized by North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS) and will be held on Sep 23, 2022 at Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America.

Description:
Medical emergencies occurring in the dental office can be stressful and frightening for both the patient and the entire dental team. Participants will develop strategies to prevent, identify and respond to a wide range of medical crises. Emphasis will be placed on preparing the dental team to minimize the impact of such an event. This course is ideal for the entire dental team to attend together. By doing so, dental teams develop a coordinated response.

Learning Objectives:
• Learn to capture a quality medical history that is both current and up to date
• Realize the importance of pre-assigned medical emergency response duties for each team member
• Understand how to maintain a patent airway and provide oxygen for both breathing and non-breathing patients
Recognize the use of various medications in the emergency drug kit
• Establish protocols for the 12 most common medical emergencies
• Develop a response manual for chairside reference during a medical emergency