Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice
This hands-on course leads to certification in Advanced Life Support for dentists and staff.
Description
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.
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.
Learning objectives
- 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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Presenters
Cynergex Group
Cynergex has pioneered advanced training courses tailored to the management of medical emergencies in dental practice.