Review article
https://doi.org/10.15644/asc50/1/10
Medical Emergencies in Pediatric Dentistry
Dubravka NEGOVETIĆ VRANIĆ
orcid.org/0000-0001-7632-2004
; Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Josipa Jurković
; Private dental office, Zagreb, Croatia
Jesenka Jeličić
; Health Center Zagreb – East, Zagreb, Croatia
Antonija Balenović
; Health Center Zagreb – Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Gordana Stipančić
; Paediatric Department, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Ivana Čuković-Bagić
; Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Medical emergencies that are life threatening can occur in dental practice. Complications may arise because of an underlying disease or a reaction to medication. Reactions to medications may be allergic
and toxic. The most common reactions are toxic reactions to local anesthetics, whereas allergies occur mainly as a consequence of the application of antibiotics, usually penicillin. In response to stress, vasovagal syncope typically occurs. Other causes may be related to an underlying diseasespecific pathology (such as acute asthma attack, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, or seizures) or accidents (aspiration of a foreign body causing obstruction of the respiratory system). For all the above conditions, guidelines have been established that need to be known. If complications occur or necessary measures are not taken, it can lead to cardiac and respiratory arrest. Therefore, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is needed. All procedures and dosages should be adapted to the age of the child.
Keywords
Dental Care for Children; Emergency Treatment; First Aid; Masks; Resuscitation
Hrčak ID:
154363
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Publication date:
17.3.2016.
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