30^th World Nursing Care Congress

Medical emergencies in dental care could be life-threatening and can occur at any time in the dental clinic. It can happen to anyone, from the anxious patient in the reception area to the elderly diabetic who was advised to skip meals before coming to his or her appointment. 

 

Dental care teams should be fully aware of medical emergencies plan in order to manage patient safety in dental care settings.This include :

 

1. Be familiar with the various types of emergencies that may occur in dental care settings. 

2. Should be able to recognize symptoms using clinical judgment and skills. 

3. Implement properly the medical emergency plan in the dentist clinic.

4. Use of emergency medication and equipment properly.     

 

Conclusion: 

In dental settings, patient safety is critical and medical emergencies can be prevented.

The dental care team has to be regularly trained to manage an effective emergency medical plan in dentat settings.