scholarly journals Medical Emergency Management among Iranian Dentists

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 693-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Khami ◽  
Reza Yazdani ◽  
Mohammad Afzalimoghaddam ◽  
Samaneh Razeghi ◽  
Anahita Moscowchi
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Trained Staff ◽  
Successful Control ◽  
Dental Offices

ABSTRACT Aims More than 18,000 patients need medical emergencies management in dental offices in Iran annually. The present study investigates medical emergencies management among Iranian dentists. Materials and methods From the list of the cell phone numbers of the dentists practicing in the city of Tehran, 210 dentists were selected randomly. A self-administered questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. The questionnaire requested information on personal and professional characteristics of the dentists, as well as their knowledge and selfreported practice in the field of medical emergency management, and availability of required drugs and equipments to manage medical emergencies in their offices. Results Totally, 177 dentists (84%) completed the questionnaire. Less than 60% of the participants were knowledgeable about characteristics of hypoglycemic patient, chest pain with cardiac origin, and true cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) practice. Regarding practice, less than one quarter of the respondents acquired acceptable scores. In regression models, higher practice scores were significantly associated with higher knowledge scores (p < 0.001). Conclusion The results call for a need to further education on the subject for dentists. Continuing education and changing dental curriculum in the various forms seems to be useful in enhancement of the self-reported knowledge and practice of dentists. Clinical significance To successful control of medical emergencies in the dental office, dentists must be prepared to recognize and manage a variety of such conditions. In addition to dentist's knowledge and skill, availability of necessary equipments and trained staff is also of critical importance. How to cite this article Khami MR, Yazdani R, Afzalimoghaddam M, Razeghi S, Moscowchi A. Medical Emergency Management among Iranian Dentists. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(6): 693-698.

The Nature and Frequency of Medical Emergencies in Dental Offices of Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayesha Tariq Niaz
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Substantial Proportion ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Dental Offices ◽  
And Training

Background: Medical emergencies are an unfortunate part of the dental practice, to which the dentist must have the required knowledge and means to counter them. In this study, we aimed to determine the nature and frequency of medical emergencies occurring in the dental offices of Karachi, Pakistan. We also aimed to ascertain the awareness and preparedness of dentists and their attitude towards training in management of these medical emergencies. Methods: In this study, 300 questionnaire forms were distributed to dentist at various colleges in Karachi city in the year 2015, out of which 244 complete and valid forms were received and used, giving a response rate of 81%. SPSS version 16.0 was used to compute and analyze the collected data. Results: Out of 244 respondents, 23% were males and 77% were females. Since, 83% of the dentist had faced a medical emergency at least once in their practice. Highest recorded medical emergency was found to be syncope (faints) being reported by 71% of the dentist. Most of the medical emergencies (89%) took place during an extraction procedure. 55% dentist claimed that they were prepared enough to manage an emergency. Irrespective of their perceived abilities, 100% showed keen interest in the field of improvement through continuing education in management of medical emergency. Conclusion: Medical emergencies are common in dental practice and a substantial proportion of dentists feel incompetent in handling such situations. This requires better medical emergency management courses and training in undergraduate dental programs as well as continued dental education and training.

Medical Emergencies: Risk Assessment and Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-57
Author(s):  
Mark Greenwood ◽  
Mark Greenwood
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management

Dental practitioners need to have knowledge of the risk assessment, diagnosis and management of medical emergencies. This paper deals with risk assessment and basic management principles, applicable to all emergencies. More specific aspects of medical emergency management are also discussed.

Final-Year Dental Students’ Opinions of their Training in Medical Emergency Management

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Bell ◽  
H James ◽  
H Kreczak ◽  
M Greenwood
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Undergraduate Training ◽  
Vital Importance ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Emergency Drugs

The management of medical emergencies is clearly of vital importance in dental practice. The starting point of training in this area is the undergraduate dental degree programme. The aim of this study was to examine the opinions of final-year dental students at Newcastle School of Dental Sciences in relation to their undergraduate training in medical emergency management. Overall the responses were positive but the need for further practical training in the use of emergency drugs and equipment was highlighted.

Medical Emergencies in Dental Office - A Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhinav Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Review Article ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Medical Facility ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Threatening Situation

A medical emergency, no matter where it happens, demands immediate treatment. When it occurs in a dental set-up, it is expected of Dentist and his/her staff to have the basic knowledge to recognize, assess and manage a potentially life-threatening situation until the patient can be transported to a medical facility. For that, the staff in the clinic should be well trained to act accordingly in different types of medical emergencies that can occur at any given time. A mock drill can also be organized for their training purpose. This review article deals with different kinds of medical emergencies that can occur in a dental set-up and how that can be recognized and managed.

scholarly journals Medical Emergency Management in the Dental Office (MEMDO): A Pilot Study Assessing a Simulation-Based Training Curriculum for Dentists

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-84
Author(s):  
Jesse W. Manton ◽  
Kelly S. Kennedy ◽  
Jonathan A. Lipps ◽  
Sheryl A. Pfeil ◽  
Bryant W. Cornelius
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Standard Curriculum ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
The Impact

In the event of a medical emergency in the dental office, the dentist must be able to identify a patient in distress, assess the situation, and institute proper management. This study assessed the impact of a simulation-based medical emergency preparedness curriculum on a resident's ability to manage medical emergencies. This interventional and pre-post educational pilot study included 8 participants who completed a standard curriculum and 8 who completed a modified curriculum (N = 16). The intervention consisted of a comprehensive medical emergency preparedness curriculum that replaced lecture sessions in a standard curriculum. Participants completed performance assessments using scenario-based objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) that were recorded and evaluated by calibrated faculty reviewers using a customized scoring grid. The intervention group performed significantly better than the control group on their summative OSCEs, averaging 90.9 versus 61.2 points out of 128 (p = .0009). All participants from the intervention group passed their summative OSCE with scores &gt;60%, while none from the control group received passing scores. Completion of a simulation-based medical emergency preparedness curriculum significantly improved resident performance during simulated medical emergencies.

Microbiological purity of syringes containing composites in the context of cross-infection prevention in dental practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Joanna Bialowska ◽  
Witold Bojar ◽  
Tomasz Zareba ◽  
Stefan Tyski ◽  
Barbara Tymczyna-Borowicz
Keyword(s):  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Aerobic Bacteria ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Bodily Fluids ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Dental Practices ◽  
Dental Offices ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

AbstractCross-infection involves the transmission of microorganisms through secretions, bodily fluids and excreta, as well as undisinfected surfaces and medical equipment. In the dental office, diseases are transmitted via various routes, e.g. from patient to dentist or other member of dental team, from doctor or dental team member to patient, from patient to another patient, from dental office to community and from community to patient. The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of infection control in dental practices based on the qualitative and quantitative assessment of microbiological contaminants detected on the surface of filling material packaging used in dental offices. The material for research were 9 packages containing dental materials during their use in 3 dental settings. The packages were placed in sterile flasks and rinsed to wash microorganisms from the surfaces. The washes were filtered through membrane filters and cultured under proper aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and at elevated CO2 concentration. Microbial growth on TIO and TSB media was observed. The contamination of most samples remained low as indicated by the growth from one to a maximum of five colonies on TSA. The contamination remained at the level of 10-50 CFU/package, i.e. <100 CFU/single package. The tests evaluating the contamination of dental package surfaces with aerobic bacteria confirmed high hygiene standards observed in dental offices from which the packages were brought.

scholarly journals Evaluation of preparedness for medical emergencies at dental offices: A survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shweta Kumarswami ◽  
Mayank Parmar ◽  
Mittal Patel ◽  
Manisha Shukla ◽  
Anish Tiwari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Dental Offices

scholarly journals Medical Emergency in Dental Clinic - An update

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 831-839
Author(s):  
Aksha sharen Arul Edwin ◽  
Lakshmi T ◽  
Karthik Ganesh Mohanraj
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Emergency Procedures ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
Spss Software

In general, one of the convincing methods to tackle an emergency is to be well-organized and prepared priory. The intention of the study is to analyze the availability of medical emergency procedures and equipment in dental clinics. Also, the aim is to determine the level of awareness, knowledge, perceptions, individual experiences and preparedness of the dental practitioners and dental students for the management of medical emergency situations in their hospitals or clinics. A cross-sectional survey based study was done from April to among 100 dental students in Chennai. The self-structured well-designed questionnaire containing the protocols and emergency procedures followed in their clinic. The questionnaire forms were circulated online through Google forms. The data from all the participants were collected and analyzed through SPSS software. In the present study, it was inferred that the majority of the population are aware about the medical emergencies in dental clinics (99%) and the remaining 1% of the population are not aware of it. The conclusion of this study is that the above statistical analysis about knowledge awareness on recent advances in the treatment of medical emergencies in dental clinics has provided an alarming situation about the capability of dentists to deal with such conditions for the betterment of patients .

scholarly journals Appraisal of awareness on medical emergencies and its management among dentists in Bhubaneswar, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 193-201
Author(s):  
Ramesh Nagarajappa ◽  
Ipsita Mahapatra ◽  
Dharmashree Satyarup ◽  
Sharmistha Mohanty
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Medical Emergencies ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Dental Professional

Background. Medical emergencies can be distressing for any dental professional, whether in a dental practice, hospital or other sites. Objectives. To assess the knowledge and awareness of dental practitioners towards medical emergencies and its management in Bhubaneswar. Material and Methods. In this cross-sectional investigation, a self-administered questionnaire which included demographic details and 19 questions regarding knowledge about medical emergencies, was disseminated to a random sample of 183 dentists working in their private dental clinic set up in Bhubaneswar. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. Results. Total sample size was 183, out of which 79 (43.17%) were males and 104 (56.83%) were females. The mean age was found out to be 30.7 ± 5.38 years. Practically 96% of the practitioners were not certain enough to deal with the emergency conditions at dental office. Around 67% had not attended any workshop on emergency training. It was amazing to observe that larger part (90%) of the experts didn't possess first aid kit at their dental office. In instances of handling emergency situation at the dental chair no statistical significance (p>0.05) with respect to age and gender was found. Conclusion. This investigation showed that hypothetically dental professionals had better knowledge on medical emergencies yet at the same time they were not equipped efficiently to manage the same at their workplace.

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