Managing Medical Emergencies In The Dental Office

Be Prepared. Save Time. Save A Life.

This manual will provide both the templates that we use in all our operatories as well as a discussion of some actual cases we have been involved with and those our medical director and consultant (M.D.) has been involved in over the last 20 years.

Several of our staff have come to us from large multi-specialty practices in urban areas. The cases are both interesting and anxiety-provoking. The goal of this manual is to instill a sense of comfort that your office can successfully manage the first few minutes of any medical emergency

The overriding key in any medical emergency is to remain in control of yourself and your team. Take a deep breath, have a staff member call 911 and never leave the patient unattended during an emergency situation.

This book will build confidence and knowledge when dealing with medical emergencies and real-life scenarios conclude each chapter.

The goal of this manual is to provide both familiarity and insight into the process of managing the initial few moments of any medical emergency. These templates (flow sheets) continue to serve our office and staff well and we believe they are the perfect tool to laminate and keep in every operatory.