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Medical Emergencies Ellen B. Grimes

Medical Emergencies By Ellen B. Grimes

Medical Emergencies by Ellen B. Grimes


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Medical Emergencies: Essentials for the Dental Professional by Ellen B. Grimes

Practical, understandable, and evidence-based, this book introduces the most common medical emergencies that dental professionals may encounter in clinical practice. Etiology, signs, symptoms, and treatment for each emergency are presented in a clear and logical format that promotes learning and allows for quick reference. Additionally, the book stresses emergency prevention and preparedness by highlighting the importance of the medical history, vital signs, and the development of a medical emergency kit. Special features that make this book an excellent tool for clinicians include: case scenarios, signs and symptoms tables, and treatment flow charts.

About Ellen B. Grimes

Dr. Ellen Grimes is the Dental Hygiene Program Director at the Vermont Technical College. Prior to the transition of the program to Vermont Tech she taught in the Dental Hygiene Department at the University of Vermont since 1984. Ellen's areas of expertise are the Dental Sciences, Medical Emergencies, Clinical Dental Hygiene, Oral Pathology and the Administration of Local Anesthetics. She was the recipient of the 2001 UVM Kroepsch Maurice Award for teaching excellence.

Ellen received her Baccalaureate Degree in Dental Hygiene Education from the University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene. She earned a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from Montclair State University and a second Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Vermont. She earned a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at UVM in 1999.

Ellen was the President of the Vermont Dental Hygienists' Association from 1993-1994 and has served that organization in numerous capacities over the past 20 years. In 1998 she was honored with the VDHA Outstanding Dental Hygienist of the Year Award. Presently, she is serving as the President-Elect of the Summa Chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. Ellen was appointed as an accreditation site visitor for the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation in 1999 and served on the Dental Hygiene Review Committee for the commission form 2003 - 2007. She is a consultant for the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners and was serves on its examination committee. In addition, she was recently appointed to the Dental Hygiene National Board Test Construction Committee.

Table of Contents

Chapter Outline

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Emergency Kit

Chapter 3: Vital Signs and Hypertensive Urgency and Emergency

Chapter 4: Oxygen Administration

Neurological Emergencies

Chapter 5: Syncope

Chapter 6: Shock

Chapter 7: Hyperventilation

Chapter 8: Seizures

Chapter 9: Cerebrovascular Accident

Cardiac Emergencies

Chapter 10: Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction

Chapter 11: Heart Failure

Chapter 12: Cardiac Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Malfunction

Respiratory Emergencies

Chapter 13: Asthma Attack

Chapter 14: Obstructed Airway and Aspirated Object

Chapter 15: Allergic Reactions

Endocrine Emergencies

Chapter 16: Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia

Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency

Chapter 18: Thyroid Disorders

Bleeding Emergencies

Chapter 19: Epistaxis

Chapter 20: Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction

Other Emergencies

Chapter 21: Intraocular Foreign Object

Chapter 22: Broken Instrument Tip

Chapter 23: Avulsed Tooth

Chapter 24: Drug Toxicity

Additional information

CIN0131718770G
9780131718777
0131718770
Medical Emergencies: Essentials for the Dental Professional by Ellen B. Grimes
Used - Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
2008-01-14
312
N/A
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