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In a dental emergency, which of the following medications would be most appropriate for managing a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack?
In a dental emergency, which of the following medications would be most appropriate for managing a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack?
- Salbutamol (correct)
- Aspirin
- Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray
- Epinephrine
A patient in the dental chair suddenly experiences chest pain. After activating the emergency protocol, which medication should be administered first, assuming no allergies or contraindications?
A patient in the dental chair suddenly experiences chest pain. After activating the emergency protocol, which medication should be administered first, assuming no allergies or contraindications?
- Midazolam
- Glucose
- Aspirin (correct)
- Oxygen
A patient becomes unresponsive and is known to be diabetic. After confirming unresponsiveness and calling for assistance, which medication is most appropriate to administer?
A patient becomes unresponsive and is known to be diabetic. After confirming unresponsiveness and calling for assistance, which medication is most appropriate to administer?
- Midazolam
- Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)
- Glucagon (correct)
- Salbutamol
A patient is having a seizure in the dental office. Which medication is most appropriate for managing this situation?
A patient is having a seizure in the dental office. Which medication is most appropriate for managing this situation?
Which of the following is the correct concentration of adrenaline to use for adults experiencing anaphylaxis?
Which of the following is the correct concentration of adrenaline to use for adults experiencing anaphylaxis?
A patient begins to experience difficulty breathing, facial swelling, and a rapid heart rate shortly after local anaesthetic injection. Which medication should be administered immediately?
A patient begins to experience difficulty breathing, facial swelling, and a rapid heart rate shortly after local anaesthetic injection. Which medication should be administered immediately?
What immediate action should be taken when a patient experiences a sudden cardiac arrest in the dental office?
What immediate action should be taken when a patient experiences a sudden cardiac arrest in the dental office?
How is Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray typically administered?
How is Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray typically administered?
What is the standard dosage of dispersible aspirin that should be administered to a patient experiencing a suspected heart attack in the dental office?
What is the standard dosage of dispersible aspirin that should be administered to a patient experiencing a suspected heart attack in the dental office?
How many actuations of salbutamol inhaler are recommended when treating a patient experiencing an asthma exacerbation in the dental chair?
How many actuations of salbutamol inhaler are recommended when treating a patient experiencing an asthma exacerbation in the dental chair?
Flashcards
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
An emergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions by constricting blood vessels and relaxing airway muscles.
Defibrillator (AED)
Defibrillator (AED)
Emergency device that delivers an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) spray
Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) spray
Emergency medication to treat angina and suspected heart attacks by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Midazolam
Midazolam
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Salbutamol (Bronchodilator)
Salbutamol (Bronchodilator)
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Dispersible Aspirin
Dispersible Aspirin
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Glucose
Glucose
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Glucagon
Glucagon
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Oxygen
Oxygen
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Study Notes
- Time is of the essence during medical emergencies
- Must be familiar with appearance of emergency equipment/medications
Emergency equipment and medications
- Defibrillator (AED)
- Epinephrine
- Aspirin
- Glucose / Glucagon
- Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray
- Midazolam
- Salbutamol
- Oxygen
Defibrilator
- During cardiac emergencies, use defibrillator and follow the automated instructions
- Use for any patient at risk from cardiac interruptions
Adrenaline
- Adults dosage: 500mg/0.5ml concentration of 1:1000 (Injection)
- Indicated for Anaphylaxis
- Dosage may be repeated at 5 min intervals after adequate response
- Children (6-12 years): 300mg/0.30ml (Injection)
- Indicated for Anaphylaxis
- Dosage may be repeated at 5 min intervals after adequate response
- Children (under 6 years): 150 mg/0.15ml (Injection)
- Indicated for Anaphylaxis
- Dosage may be repeated at 5 min intervals after adequate response
Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray
- Dosage 400-800mcgs administered sublingually via 2 actuations
- Indicated for Angina or suspected heart attack
- Actuations may be repeated
Salbutamol (Bronchodilator)
- Dosage of 100mg administered via 2 actuations inhaled
- Indicated for Asthma
- Actuations may be repeated.
- If no response, use nebuliser solution and oxygen
- A spacer can be used
Dispersible Aspirin
- Dosage of 300mg administered orally
- Indicated for suspected cardiac conditions
- Tablet is chewable, check for allergy first
Glucose
- Dosage of 15-20mg administered orally
- Indicated for Hypoglycaemia in a co-operative patient
- 15-20mg is equivalent to 3 jelly babies
Glucagon
- Dosage is 1mg per vial
- For children under 8, dosage is 0.5mg
- Administer intra muscular injection for severe Hypoglycaemia, in unconscious patient
- Must be kept in fridge and needs mixing
Midazolam
- Adult dosage: 10mg
- Children 5-10 years dosage: 7.5mg
- Children 1-5 years dosage: 5mg
- Administer via oral buccal mucosa
- Indicated for Status Epilepticus
- Must be kept in fridge and needs mixing
Oxygen
- Administer via face mask for almost everything
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