Includes bibliographical references and index

Part 1. Prevention. Introduction -- Prevention -- Preparation -- Legal considerations -- Part 2. Unconsciousness. Unconsciousness: general considerations -- Vasodepressor syncope -- Postural hypotension -- Acute adrenal insufficiency -- Unconsciousness: differential diagnosis -- Part 3. Respiratory distress. Respiratory distress: general considerations -- Foreign body airway obstruction -- Hyperventilation -- Asthma -- Heart failure and acute pulmonary edema -- Respiratory distress: differential diagnosis -- Part 4. Altered consciousness. Altered consciousness: general considerations -- Diabetes mellitus: hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia -- Thyroid gland dysfunction -- Cerebrovascular accident -- Altered consciousness: differential diagnosis -- Part 5. Seizures. Seizures -- Part 6. Drug-related emergencies. Drug-related emergencies: general considerations -- Drug overdose reactions -- Allergy -- Drug-related emergencies: differential diagnosis -- Part 7. Chest pain. Chest pain: general considerations -- Angina pectoris -- Acute myocardial infarction -- Chest pain: differential diagnosis -- Part 8. Cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest -- Pediatric considerations -- Appendix: Quick-reference section to life-threatening situations

Be prepared to handle life-threatening dental emergencies! Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 7th Edition helps you learn the skills needed to manage medical emergencies in the dental office or clinic. It describes how to recognize and manage medical emergencies promptly and proactively, and details the resources that must be on hand to deal effectively with these situations. This edition includes new guidelines for drug-related emergencies, cardiac arrest, and more. Written by respected educator Dr. Stanley Malamed, this expert resource provides dental professionals with the tools for