Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

The 'Gold Standard' textbook in dentistry today, MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN THE DENTAL OFFICE prepares dental professionals for recognizing and managing medical emergencies and diminishing their danger. It concentrates on the prevention of emergencies and addresses specific types of emergencies: unconsciousness, respiratory difficulty, altered consciousness, seizures, drug-related emergencies, chest pain, and cardiac arrest. Clinically organized around signs and symptoms, it presents the appropriate management in a clear, step-by-step fashion. The appendix consists of seven algorithms that provide a quick reference for life-threatening situations.Malamed, Stanley F. is the author of 'Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office' with ISBN 9780801663864 and ISBN 0801663865.