Endodontics
Course Review
Enoch Ng, DDS 2014
Instruments and Materials
Medical Emergencies
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Aging patient population
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More medications
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Dental pain/infection
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Epi-pen = 0.3mg (Epi-pen Jr. = 0.15mg)
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Check window for expiration
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Take off blue cap
hold orange tip against thigh
syringe auto injects within 10s
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Nitrates
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Prime pump first – do NOT shake)
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Spray under tongue – do NOT swallow, expectorate, or rinse for 5-10min
Can be used every 3-5min for first 15min
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Don’t forget to check BP and call 911
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Albuterolol
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Shake well and take off cap
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Tell patient to breathe out and take a deep breath as they inhale spray
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Hold breath as long as possible
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Repeat if needed
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Low blood sugar
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Glutose 15
use before patient is unconscious
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Rip off tip and squeeze entire contents into mouth, then swallow
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Other medications
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Diphenhydramine (antihistamine)
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Aspirin
Prescription Writing
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Ancient prescriptions found in both Chinese and Egyptian writing
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Fill in patients name
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Requires date – controlled substance prescriptions have a time limit
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Rx symbol (take though) – list drug and strength here (trade/generic name, __mg)
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Disp – number of tablets patient should receive
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Sig (mark thou) – directions for patient
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Write in number of refills
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Sign prescription and include phone number
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Write DEA# (do NOT have this printed on prescription pads) for controlled substances