This work describes the knowledge and experience of dentists about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A total of 273 dentists working at Shiraz, Iran were interviewed: 55% felt that they are able to define CPR, although only 37% had a correct concept; 51% believed they were able to perform CPR, however, none of them had received practical training in CPR; 4% of the interviewed professionals m...

Objectives: The general health of the dental patient is important in dental practice as it can influence dental management of the patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of cardiovascular and endocrine diseases in patients who referred for dental treatment. Study Design: A total 13527 records of patients who were examined in our clinic were reviewed retrospectively to in...

Patients suffering from cardiovascular disease are vulnerable to physical and emotional stress. If, in addition, the patients have to undergo dental treatment, it will add to their stress. Cardiac patients may collapse in the dental clinic due to various cardiac emergencies or drug interactions. Hence, patients with cardiac disease may pose a significant risk in dental clinics. Multidisciplinar...

This study was conducted to evaluate the ability of dental students to administer emergency oxygen to a patient during a simulated emergency. Forty third-year (D3) and fourth-year (D4) dental students were recruited and asked to demonstrate their ability in managing a simulated angina attack. Students were tested on their knowledge related to emergency medical protocols, the time taken to obtai...

OBJECTIVES To assess preparedness for medical emergencies in private dental offices in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a survey was distributed to 70 dental offices and polyclinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between October 2013 and January 2014. The questionnaire gathered information on the prevention of medical emergencies, the preparedness of the ...

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