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MORALES ROMERO, Javiera Tahia; HERRERA-BARRAZA, Víctor Andrés  e  FERRER-VALDIVIA, Nicolás Francisco. Initial Management of Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice: A Literature Review. Odontoestomatología [online]. 2024, vol.26, n.44, e336.  Epub 01-Dez-2024. ISSN 0797-0374.  https://doi.org/10.22592/ode2024n44e336.

Dental medical emergencies are critical and unexpected events that compromise the health and integrity of the patient in the dental office. According to the literature, 57% of dentists have faced at least 3 events per year and 36% with more than 10, these high values constitute a problem. Basic life support protocol is of substantial importance in the effective diagnosis and approach to each emergency. Updating knowledge will improve the response to these events. For management, it is necessary to have supplies, instruments, and drugs in the dental office. The objective of this review is to describe and detail the most frequent emergencies, predisposing factors, signs, symptoms, initial management, and treatment. Additionally, the description of a suggested adapted emergency medical services cart is included, detailing the necessary components to ensure efficient care.

Palavras-chave : Medical Emergencies; Basic Life Support; Preoperative Risk.

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