Common Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
Unconsciousness
Unconsciousness is a state which occurs when the ability to maintain an awareness of self and environment is lost. It involves a complete or near complete lack of responsiveness to people and other environmental stimuli.
Respiratory Distress
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood.
Altered Consciousness
An altered state of consciousness is any state in which a person's sense perceptions are different than normal.
Seizure
A sudden attack (as of disease); especially the physical manifestations (such as convulsions, sensory disturbances, or loss of consciousness) resulting from abnormal electrical discharges in the brain (as in epilepsy.
Chest Pain
Chest pain appears in many forms, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Sometimes chest pain feels crushing or burning. In certain cases, the pain travels up the neck, into the jaw, and then radiates to the back or down one or both arms. Many different problems can cause chest pain. The most life-threatening causes involve the heart or lungs. Because chest pain can indicate a serious problem, it's important to seek immediate medical help.
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