Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice 2027

Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice 2027 is organized by ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development and will be held on Feb 16, 2027 at ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.

Description:
This hands-on course leads to certification in Advanced Life Support for dentists and staff. The training is designed to provide the practitioner and their support staff with a simple algorithm for the management of medical emergencies within the practice.

Participants will learn about the most common life-threatening medical conditions, how to recognise them and how to conduct a quick and accurate clinical assessment and lead the practice team in providing effective treatment.

Scenario exercises are used throughout the course for assessment and certification.

Equipment training will include:

• Airway management using advanced airway devices
• Respiratory and cardiac support using supplementary oxygen therapy, bag and mask ventilation
• Use of drugs including Aspirin, Adrenaline, Salbutamol, Glyceraltrinitrate and Glucose
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator and Pulse Oximetry

Topics:

• Team based approach
• Latest science and techniques
• Assessment of emergency conditions and patient status
• CPR training
• Advanced resuscitation techniques
• Oxygen in medical emergencies
• Airway devices
• Drug protocols
• Risk assessment process for in-office sedation.