Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice

Medical Emergencies do happen in Dentistry. Are you prepared?

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.

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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, Glyceryl trinitrate and Glucose
• Use of Automated External Defibrillator and Pulse Oximetry

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

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Topics include:

• 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
• What to include in your emergency kit
• Things to consider when designing your new surgery

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The course is available to the whole dental team.

Cynergex has pioneered advanced training courses tailored to the management of medical emergencies in dental practice.