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Malamed, Stanley F., 1944-,

Medical emergencies in the dental office / Stanley F. Malamed. - 5th edition - 2000. - xii, 529 pages : color illustrations; 28 cm

"Chapter 4, legal considerations contributed by Daniel L. Orr II."

Includes bibliographical references and index.


Prevention
Introduction
Prevention
Preparation
Medicolegal Considerations
Unconsciousness
Unconsciousness: General Considerations
Vasodepressor Syncope
Postural Hypotension
Acute Adrenal Insufficiency
Unconsciousness: Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory Distress
Respiratory Distress: General Considerations
Airway Obstruction
Hyperventilation
Asthma
Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema
Respiratory Distress: Differential Diagnosis
Altered Consciousness
Altered Consciousness: General Considerations
Diabetes Mellitus: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
Thyroid Gland Dysfunction
Cerebrovascular Accident
Altered Consciousness: Differential Diagnosis
Seizures
Seizures
Drug-Related Emergencies
Drug-Related Emergencies: General Considerations
Drug Overdose Reactions
Allergy
Drug-Related Emergencies: Differential Diagnosis
Chest Pain
Chest Pain: General Considerations
Angina Pectoris
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Chest Pain: Differential Diagnosis
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Appendix Quick-Reference Section to Life-Threatening Situations

ISBN: 9780323042352 (pbk. : alk. paper) 818147905x

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Medical emergencies--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Dental emergencies--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Dewey Class. No.: 616.0250246176 / M.S.M