A brief and to the point management of medical emergencies in dental office for the dental surgeons. This presentation gives emphasis to the current protocol in the management of medical emergencies in dental office.
Medical Emergencies In Dental Practice - By Dr Saikat Saha
1. Dr Saikat Saha
Department Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
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6. • Comprehensive medical history
• Vigilant observation & prompt recognition
of symptoms of an emergency
• Basic life support
• Affiliation to definitive medical care
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10. ASA PHYSICAL STATUS CLASSIFICATION
CLASS I: Healthy patient with no systemic
disease.
CLASS II: Patient with mild systemic disease
with no limits on activity.
CLASS III: Patient with severe systemic
disease that limits activity.
CLASS IV: Patient with incapacitating
systemic disease that is life threatening.
CLASS V: Terminal moribund patient.
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19. Syncope, a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to
reduced cerebral flow, is associated with spontaneous recovery.
Unconsciousness
Lack of response To Sensory Stimulation
21. SYNCOPE
Altered Consciousness
Syncope, a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to
reduced cerebral flow, is associated with spontaneous recovery.
22. NEUROCARDIOGENIC SYNCOPE
Neurocardiogenic
Vaso-vagal Syncope Vaso--depressor syncope.
Vasovagal syncope is associated with both sympathetic withdrawal (vasodilation)
and increased parasympathetic activity(bradycardia)
Vasodepressor syncope is associated with sympathetic withdrawal alone.
Altered Consciousness
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24. Syncope may occur suddenly
Or
“Presyncope symptoms”
Light-headness,
Dizziness,
A feeling of warmth,
Diaphoresis,
Nausea
Visual blurring
Occasionally proceeding to transient blindness.
Altered ConsciousnessAltered Consciousness
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39. Delayed Recovery
If recovery fail within 15 to 20 minutes.
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Consider Other Cause
seizure,
CVA,
TIA
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Hypoglycemia.
46. Prevention:
Medical history questionnaire
Dialogue history
Physical examination
Dental therapy considerations:
ASA physical status Treatment considerations
II Eat normal breakfast and take usual
insulin dose in the morning
Avoid missing meals before and after
surgery
If missing meal is unavoidable, consult
phycisian or ↓ insulin dose by half
III Monitor blood glucose levels more
frequently for several days following
surgery and modify insulin accordingly
Consider medical consultation
IV Consult physician before treatment
Altered Consciousness
49. TREATMENT
Conscious patient
Give a strong glucose
drink quickly.
Patient may lose
consciousness any
moment.
Unconscious patient
Three Options
1. 1mg Glucagon IM
to be followed by oral glucose
ASAP.
2. 50ml of 50% Glucose IV
3. 100ml of 20% Glucose IV
Altered Consciousness
61. Prevention:
Medical history questionnaire
Dialogue history
Dental therapy considerations
Altered Consciousness
Thyroid Gland Functioning Dental Treatment Protocol
Euthyroid Can be managed normally
Hypothyroid Avoidance of CNS depressants
(opiods, sedative hypnotics)
Hyperthyroid Avoid Atropine
Vasoconstrictors, least concentrated solution
is preferred 1:200,000,
Smallest effective volume of anesthetic and
vasodepressor,
Aspiration prior to every injection
Evaluation of cardio vascular disease
62. Clinical manifestations
Hypothyroidism:
Symptoms Signs
Paresthesias
Loss of energy
Intolerance to cold
Muscular weakness
Pain in muscles and joints
Inability to concentrate
Drowsiness
Constipation
Forgetfulness
Depressed auditory acuity
Emotional instability
Headaches
Dysarthria
Pseudo-myotonic reflexes
Change in menstrual pattern
Hypothermia
Dry, scaly skin
Puffy eyelids
Hoarse voice
Weight gain
Dependent edema
Sparse axillary and pubic hair
Pallor
Thinning eyebrows
Yellow skin
Loss of scalp hair
Abdominal distension
Goiter
Decreased sweating
Altered Consciousness
63. Pathophysiology:
Hypothyroidism:
Insufficient levels of thyroid hormones
Body functions slow down
Infiltration of mucopolysaccharides and mucoproteins in skin
Hard nonpitting mucinous edema – myxedema
Cardiac enlargement, pericardial and pleural effusions
Cardiovascular and respiratory difficulties
End point is myxedema coma- loss of consciousness due to hypothermia,
hypoglycemia and CO2 retention
Altered Consciousness
64. Pathophysiology of Thyrotoxicosis:
Thyroid hormones ↑ body’s energy consumption and BMR
Fatigue &weight loss
Direct actions on myocardium - ↑ HR, ↑ myocardial irritability
↑ cardiac work load
Palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain
↑ incidence of angina pectoris and heart failure
↑ thyroid hormones also affects liver function
End point – thyroid storm and crisis
Altered Consciousness
65. Management:
P – Position , supine position with feet elevated
D – Definitive management – activate EMS and if recovery is not immediate,
establish IV access
Hypothyroidism –IV doses of thyroid hormones (T3 & T4) for several days
Thyrotoxicosis –administer large doses of antithyroid drugs, additional
therapy – propranolol, glucocorticoids
Administer O2
Discharge or hospitalize the patient
Altered Consciousness
68. It is dangerous…. PREVENT IT.
History, is important
Dose… length of use…
Pre-treatment double the dose…
Altered Consciousness
69. S&S
All features of SHOCK
Extremely difficult to reverse
Flat with feet up
200 mg Hydrocortisone IV
Oxygen
Ambulance
Hospital
Altered Consciousness
72. ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION
Allergen
Mast cell degranulation
Histamine release
1.Vasodilatation &
Increased capillary
Permeability.
Red urticarial rash
Oedema
Hypotension
2. Bronchospasm
• Facial flushing/
itching/
paraesthesia
• Facial oedema/
urticaria
• Wheezing
• LOC
• SHOCK
Acute multisystem allergic reaction involving skin, airway, vascular and GI System
73. PREVENT
• Always take a thorough allergy history esp.
Penicillin
• Do not risk exposing a patient to a possible
allergen. Believe your patient
• Have an up to date EMERGENCY TROLLY in
your clinic
74. MANAGEMENT
• Stop treatment
• Lie pt. flat with legs
raised
• Give oxygen and if
necessary, assisted
ventilation
• Call ambulance
• ASSESS Carefully for
10-30 secs
If there is
hypotension, airway
oedema or
bronchospasm –
ADRENALINE 1:1000
1ml IM
* Repeat 0.5-1ml every
5-15 minutes till there is
response
75. After ADRENALINE
• 10-20mg Chlorpheniramine IV
• (diluted in syringe with 10ml blood)
• 200mg HYDROCORTISONE IV
(To prevent relapse)
• IV Fluid (Normal Saline) 1L JET
• HOSPITALISE
• Ranitidine
76. If only allergic features present as skin rash and
mild swelling, it may be appropriate to give :-
Chlorpheniramine
and
Hydrocortisone only at the initial stage.
If the patient deteriorates Adrenaline will be
needed.
Contact hospital anyway and make a note of the
time of contact.
77. MONITOR
Continue monitoring the patient till
hospital doctors take over
The team must be ready to provide CPR as a
Cardiac arrest may be precipitated
Keep all vials and cartons of medications
78. YOU Need
• To provide C P R
• To do Venepuncture (well)
• To Have Oxygen available
• To Have ADRENALINE, CHLORPHENIRAMINE
and HYDROCORTISONE handy
• To Call for help in time
• To Keep good evidential record
88. PREDICT
AGE: Cumulative effect
SEX: M>F;
RACE: Subcontinent
CIGARETTE SMOKING
DIABETES, RENAL, CHOLESTEROL, OBESITY
HYPERTENSION
FAMILY H/O: Cardiac death of 1st relative <50
89. PREVENT
• Preferably no procedure within 6months of an MI
• DO NOT STOP ASPIRIN
• Prophylactic GTN spray
• DO NOT LIE FLAT
• RELAX, REASSURE and sometimes mild anxiolysis, the
night before
• If there is H/O recent MI or unstable angina consider
referring to hospital practitioner
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104. C/O ACUTE CHEST PAIN
Severe crushing retrosternal pain
Radiation
Pallor, Sweating, Dilated pupil
Breathlessness
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of consciousness
Weak/irregular pulse
Hypotension
R E L A X
GTN
3 minutes
HELP!
Do not lie flat!
OXYGEN Nitrous Oxide
Aspirin 150-300mg
Get ready for CPR
105. T H E N ?
ECG
Cardiac Enzymes Myoglobin (2hrs)
Troponin T (6hrs)
IV Cannula
IV Opiate
Defibrilate.
THROMBOLYSIS
Primary Interventional Cardiology
106. Tasks
Identify who is at risk
and when its going wrong
Do not be nervous
provide C P R
Oxygen available
Have GTN spray/tablets handy
Call for help in time
107. EPILEPTIC FIT
• Chaotic and
uncontrolled
neuronal activity
• Congenital/
trauma/ stroke/
tumour/ infection
• Many types
• Grand mal
108. • Full blown fit
• Normally rapidly self limiting
• Prolonged fitting > enormous
metabolic demand on brain >
brain damage
109. • When was the
last fit ?
• Are the drugs
being taken
regularly ?
• Hyperventilation
due to dental
fear
• Flashing light
from dental unit
113. Administration of the diazepam
• Oral !!!
• IM !!!
• IV ?
Per Rectal Route Is The Most Recommended
114. Dose ?
• Up to 20mg
• Small increments
• If you keep Diazepam you must
keep Flumazenil
115. Remember
• History
• Medicines
• Escort
• Never a day case
for GA
Never let an
epileptic who
had just
recovered go
home without
involving a
medical
checkup
117. AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
(CHOKING)
• Kills a patient very
fast
• 2mins = LOC
• 4mins = Irreversible
brain damage
• Foreign body
• Inhaled blood or
secretions
• Tongue in
unconscious
patient.
• Airway oedema
in anaphylaxis
Airway Obstruction
120. Diagnosis
• Conscious patient would struggle
violently with acute airway obstruction
• STRIDOR
• Unconscious or sedated patient !!!
Watch for increasing pulse and
respiratory rates and cyanosis
134. 10 mg Diazepam IV / 3-5 mg Midazolam
If no IV access them IM
An oral dose of 10 to 15 mg diazepam usually terminates
hyperventilation within 30 minutes
Medications
Usually Not Required
144. •Anxiety/stress can aggravate;
•Sprayed and volatile agents
can do the same;
•Asthmatics are Atopic (easy
allergy to too many things);
•Avoid GA and don’t even think
of Sedation.
148. •Reassure
•Do not lay patient flat
•Give patient’s own inhaler
•Hydrocortisone 200mg IV
•Oxygen
•Salbutamol 250mc.g slow IV
•Adrenaline as anaphylaxis
•Ambulance > Hospital
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