Management of Medical Emergencies

Catalog description

Introduces students to algorithms designed for the management of common medical emergencies in the dental office. This course includes a review of the signs and symptoms often seen in seven different medical emergencies. The medical emergencies covered in this course are: airway obstruction, syncope, hypoglycemia, seizure, acute asthma attack, angina, and anaphylaxis. Prereq: 2310, 3110, and 3230.