Medical Emergencies and CPR* in the Dental Office
Hours: 12
Course Description:
This course reviews common medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office and basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The selected common emergencies include: Unconsciousness, Vasopressor Syncope, Orthostatic Hypotension, Airway Obstruction, Hyperventilation, Hypoglycemia, Local Anesthetic Overdose, Allergic Reactions, Seizures, and Angina Pectoris. Text included: The Handbook of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. 5th Edition, by Stanley F. Malamed, D.D.S. * Does not certify for basic CPR.
