Medical Emergencies and Current Management in Dentistry. Prof. Mark Greenwood Newcastle University

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1 Medical Emergencies and Current Management in Dentistry Prof. Mark Greenwood Newcastle University Lancaster

2 PREVENTION! Attitude and environment Usually a clue in the history

3 PREVENTION! Attitude and environment Usually a clue in the history Airway protection

4 PREVENTION! Attitude and environment Usually a clue in the history Airway protection Drills roles, training, contact numbers

5 PREVENTION! Attitude and environment Usually a clue in the history Airway protection Drills roles, training, contact numbers Do not work alone

6 IN A DENTAL SETTING Particular issues could include access, patient movement, pre-existing conditions Potential for increased pressure from Potential for increased pressure from carers

7 THE ABCDE APPROACH A Airway B Breathing C Circulation D Disability E Exposure

8 AIRWAY Finger sweep Suction Head tilt/chin lift

9 AIRWAY Finger sweep Suction Head tilt/chin lift Jaw thrust- injury or flexion deformity

10 BREATHING Look, listen and feel

11 CIRCULATION Central pulse e.g. carotid for the competent/experienced practitioner

12 DISABILITY Neurological (conscious status) e.g. Post head injury/seizure- AVPU A lertness V ocal stimuli response P ain response U nresponsive

13 EXPOSURE For examination of rash/application of defibrillator paddles (AED)

14 AED

15 DRUGS FOR EMERGENCY DRUG BOX Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 in 1000

16 DRUGS FOR EMERGENCY DRUG BOX Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 in 1000 Aspirin (300mg)

17 DRUGS FOR EMERGENCY DRUG BOX Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 in 1000 Aspirin (300mg) Glucagon (1mg) (Glucose)

18 GLUCAGON KIT

19 DRUGS FOR EMERGENCY DRUG BOX Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 in 1000 Aspirin (300mg) Glucagon (1mg) (Glucose) GTN tabs/sprays

20 DRUGS FOR EMERGENCY DRUG BOX Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 in 1000 Aspirin (300mg) Glucagon (1mg) (Glucose) GTN tabs/sprays Oxygen

21 DRUGS FOR EMERGENCY DRUG BOX Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 in 1000 Aspirin (300mg) Glucagon (1mg) (Glucose) GTN tabs/sprays Oxygen Salbutamol inhaler

22 DRUGS FOR EMERGENCY DRUG BOX Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 in 1000 Aspirin (300mg) Glucagon (1mg) (Glucose) GTN tabs/sprays Oxygen Salbutamol inhaler Midazolam buccal liquid or Midazolam injection solution via buccal or nasal route (10mg)

23 POSSIBLE ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION Oral Sublingual Subcutaneous Intramuscular Inhalation Rectal Intravenous

24 IN DENTISTRY Oral Sublingual Subcutaneous Intramuscular Inhalation Rectal! Intravenous only if experienced

25 COLLAPSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE Lie patient flat, raise legs most recover

26 COLLAPSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE Lie patient flat, raise legs most recover Maintain airway, give oxygen- ABCDE

27 COLLAPSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE Lie patient flat, raise legs most recover Maintain airway, give oxygen- ABCDE Check breathing agonal gasps

28 COLLAPSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE Lie patient flat, raise legs most recover Maintain airway, give oxygen- ABCDE Check breathing agonal gasps If not breathing/abnormal breathing (no pulse) = cardiac arrest No signs of life

29 COLLAPSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE Lie patient flat, raise legs most recover Maintain airway, give oxygen- ABCDE Check breathing agonal gasps If not breathing/abnormal breathing (no pulse) = cardiac arrest No signs of life If normal breathing give sc/im glucagon 1mg

30 COLLAPSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE Lie patient flat, raise legs most recover Maintain airway, give oxygen- ABCDE Check breathing - agonal gasps If not breathing/abnormal breathing (no pulse) = cardiac arrest No signs of life If normal breathing give sc/im glucagon 1mg Get help at an early stage

31 CARDIAC ARREST Main cause arrhythmia (VF) AED

32 REMEMBER RATIOS OF CPR No rescue breaths 30 compressions to 2 ventilations in adults Importance of early defibrillation

33

34 CPR IN PREGNANCY Left lateral position

35 SPECIFIC MEDICAL EMERGENCIES in Dentistry Uncommon most will only see a faint ABCDE approach to all situations

36 VASO-VAGAL SYNCOPE Commonest Lie flat, raise legs- ABCDE

37 ANAPHYLAXIS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Paraesthesia, flushing, facial swelling

38 Should this patient be given adrenaline?

39 ANAPHYLAXIS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Paraesthesia, flushing, facial swelling Generalised itching hands and feet

40 ANAPHYLAXIS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Paraesthesia, flushing, facial swelling Generalised itching hands and feet Bronchospasm and laryngospasm (wheezing and breathing difficulty)

41 ANAPHYLAXIS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Paraesthesia, flushing, facial swelling Generalised itching hands and feet Bronchospasm and laryngospasm (wheezing and breathing difficulty) Rapid weak pulse together with fall in blood pressure

42 ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT ABCDE

43 ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT ADRENALINE! (Epinephrine) 0.5ml (500 micrograms) 1 in 1000 solution IM repeated after 5 minutes if no clinical improvement

44 ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE) Alpha adrenergic action leads to vasoconstriction increasing myocardial and cerebral perfusion

45 ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE) Reverses peripheral vasodilatation and reduces oedema Beta receptor activity dilates the airway, increases the force of myocardial contraction

46 ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE) Reverses peripheral vasodilatation and reduces oedema Beta receptor activity dilates the airway, increases the force of myocardial contraction Beta activity suppresses histamine and leukotriene release

47 ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE) Adverse effects are extremely rare when appropriate doses are given intramuscularly

48 ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT ADRENALINE! (Epinephrine) 0.5ml (500 micrograms) 1 in 1000 solution IM repeated after 5 minutes if no clinical improvement Lie flat, maintain airway, supplemental oxygen

49 ANAPHYLAXIS - MANAGEMENT Adrenaline is indicated when there are signs of stridor, wheeze, respiratory distress or clinical signs of shock

50 ANAPHYLAXIS The wheezing can be helped by giving inhaled salbutamol

51 PANIC ATTACKS Sometimes mistaken for anaphylaxis ABCDE approach

52 PANIC ATTACKS Sometimes mistaken for anaphylaxis Anxiety driven

53 PANIC ATTACKS Signs and symptoms: Anxiety

54 PANIC ATTACKS Signs and symptoms: Anxiety Weak, dizzy, light-headed

55 PANIC ATTACKS Signs and symptoms: Anxiety Weak, dizzy, light-headed Paraesthesias

56 PANIC ATTACKS Signs and symptoms: Anxiety Weak, dizzy, light-headed Paraesthesias Palpitations

57 PANIC ATTACKS Signs and symptoms: Anxiety Weak, dizzy, light-headed Paraesthesias Palpitations Carpo-pedal spasms

58 PANIC ATTACKS Signs and symptoms: Anxiety Weak, dizzy, light-headed Paraesthesias Palpitations Carpo-pedal spasms An anxiety rash could be confused for the rash in anaphylaxis

59 MANAGEMENT Rebreathing exhaled air

60 MANAGEMENT Rebreathing exhaled air Worth having a paper bag handy!

61 ASTHMA Most attacks will respond to 2 puffs of the patients beta 2 adrenoceptor stimulant inhaler

62 ASTHMA Most attacks will respond to 2 puffs of the patients beta 2 adrenoceptor stimulant inhaler If no rapid response, repeat-and think ABCDE Most patients who struggle to breathe prefer to be in a sitting position- unless they lose consciousness

63 ASTHMA Most attacks will respond to 2 puffs of the patients beta 2 adrenoceptor stimulant inhaler If no rapid response, repeat Administer oxygen Repeat inhaler every 10 minutes

64 CHEST PAIN, ANGINA, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Diagnosis of the problem ABCDE supplemental oxygen Use the GTN spray Aspirin should be given (300mg) in MI

65 CHEST PAIN, ANGINA, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Diagnosis of the problem A,B,C supplemental oxygen Use the GTN spray Aspirin should be given (300mg) in MI Entonox is helpful

66 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION If aspirin has been given, the hospital MUST BE INFORMED

67 EPILEPSY Medication should only be given if convulsive seizures are prolonged or last 5 minutes or more or are repeated last 5 minutes or more or are repeated rapidly

68 EPILEPSY 10mg buccal Midazolam ABCDE

69

70 EPILEPSY 10mg buccal Midazolam In children, rectal diazepam

71 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling

72 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling Sweating

73 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling Sweating Pins and Needles in lips and tongue

74 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling Sweating Pins and Needles in lips and tongue Hunger

75 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling Sweating Pins and Needles in lips and tongue Hunger Slurring of speech

76 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling Sweating Pins and Needles in lips and tongue Hunger Slurring of speech Confusion

77 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling Sweating Pins and Needles in lips and tongue Hunger Slurring of speech Confusion Change of behaviour

78 HYPOGLYCAEMIA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Shaking/trembling Sweating Pins and Needles in lips and tongue Hunger Slurring of speech Confusion Change of behaviour Unconsciousness- ABCDE

79

80 HYPOGLYCAEMIA - MANAGEMENT Glucagon 1mg IM/SC

81 HYPOGLYCAEMIA - MANAGEMENT Glucagon 1mg IM/SC Once regains consciousness, oral glucose

82 INHALED FOREIGN BODY Prevention!

83 INHALED FOREIGN BODY Prevention! Allow them to cough vigorously

84 INHALED FOREIGN BODY Ask Are you choking?!

85 CHOKING - MILD Patient answers YES! Victim is able to cough and breathe

86 CHOKING - SEVERE Unable to speak Unable to breathe Wheezy Attempts at coughing are silent Unconsciousness

87

88 ADRENAL CRISIS Signs and symptoms Loss of consciousness Rapid, weak or impalpable pulse Blood pressure falls rapidly

89 ADRENAL CRISIS - TREATMENT Lay patient flat and raise their legs

90 ADRENAL CRISIS - TREATMENT Lay patient flat and raise their legs Clear airway and administer oxygen- ABCDE

91 ADRENAL CRISIS - TREATMENT Lay patient flat and raise their legs Clear airway and administer oxygen

92 ADRENAL CRISIS TREATMENT 200mg Hydrocortisone I.V. I.V. fluids

93 ADRENAL CRISIS - TREATMENT Do not discharge!

94 DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDICAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Rationalisation of the Drug Box contents

95 DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDICAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Rationalisation of the Drug Box contents Practical delivery routes for drugs Resuscitation Guidelines particularly the AED

96 USEFUL REFERENCE Medical Emergencies and Resuscitation Standards for Clinical Practice and Training for Dental Practitioners and Dental Care Professionals in General Dental Practice A statement from the Resuscitation Council (UK) July Revised May Latest revision 2011.

97 CONCLUSIONS The use of emergency drugs is safe when the diagnosis is correct! The drug kit should be checked regularly to ensure that it is up to date Stick to basic principles

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