Basic Guide to Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice

The Basic Guide to Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice is a must–have book for all dental care professionals and general dentists. Written in a clear and accessible style, this second edition has been fully revised and updated in line with the latest guidelines. Chapters cover such key topics as the ABCDE approach to patient assessment, resuscitation equipment, respiratory and cardiac disorders, paediatric emergencies, and legal and ethical issues. Readers will also find two brand new chapters on the principles of first aid, and drugs for medical emergencies. Special Features Follows Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines Companion website with self–assessment exercises, serving as revision as well as non–verifiable CPD credit Over 50% new images Student–friendly colourful layout with learning outcomes

Foreword by Professor Philip J. Lumley Acknowledgements About the companion website 1 An overview of the management of medical emergencies and resuscitation in the dental practice 2 Resuscitation equipment in the dental practice 3 ABCDE: Recognition and treatment of the acutely ill patient 4 Respiratory disorders 5 Cardiovascular disorders 6 Endocrine disorders 7 Neurological disorders 8 Anaphylaxis 9 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the dental practice 10 Airway management and ventilation 11 Automated external defibrillation 12 Paediatric emergencies 13 An overview of emergency drugs in the dental practice 14 Principles of first aid in the dental practice 15 Professional, ethical and legal issues Index

Phil Jevon is Resuscitation Officer/Clinical Skills Lead at Manor Hospital, Walsall. He is a Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS, EPLS, ILS, PILS, NLS Instructor and is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the Birmingham School of Medicine