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Which medical emergency can be treated with glucose gel?

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Tightness in the chest, feeling of suffocation and fast breathing are all symptoms of:

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The immediate reaction of the immune system to attack the foreign agent just administered to the body is called:

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What is the key to preventing future law suits for treatment provided in an emergency situation?

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What is the most common and least life-threatening emergency in the dental office?

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Hyperventilation may be treated by:

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An AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) should be used for treatment of:

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Nitroglycerin is administered to a patient with:

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Spirits of ammonia is used to:

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Insulin is:

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During the placing of a restoration by the dentist, the young patient jumps out of the dental chair and runs toward the reception area. The patient starts to grasp her neck, making a high-pitched sound, with her face and lips turning blue. What is happening to the patient and what needs to be done immediately? How can dental offices prevent this from happening again to another patient? Include the following information in your response:

a. What signs lead you to understand the type of emergency the patient is experiencing?
b. Describe roles that various dental team members will likely be responsible for during this crisis
c. Describe your role as the dental assistant in responding to this emergency
d. What could happen to the patient if immediate action is not taken?

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1) Hypoglycemia is the medical emergency which is treated with glocose gel.
- It is the condition when patient experiences low sugar levels in blood and it is treated by glucose gel. It can be self-administered or given by a dental assistant.

2) Tightness in the chest, feeling of suffocation and fast breathing are all symptoms of Anaphylactic shock .
- It is sudden reaction of immune system to a foreign substane in the body.

3) The immediate reaction of the immune system to attack the foreign agent just administered to the body is called Anaphylactic shock.
- It is a life-threatening allergic reaction.

4) Efficient and complete record keeping is the key to preventing future law suits for treatment provided in an emergency situation.

5) Syncope is the most common and least life-threatening emergency in the dental office.
- It is refered s fainting.

6) Hyperventilation may be treated by Instructing the patient to breathe into cupped hands or a paper bag.

7) An AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) should be used for treatment of Sudden cardiac arrest.
- It is used to generate artificial conduction in heart to stimulate heart beat.

8) Nitroglycerin is administered to a patient with Angina pectoris.
- Angina pectoris is a condition in which heart tissue do not get sufficient oxygen hence resulting in chest pain.

9) Spirits of ammonia is used to treat syncope ( fainting )
- Ammonia is a strong stimulant.  

10) Insulin is the hormone responsible for absorbing sugar into the cells for energy.
- It acts on liver to absorb glucose into cells and use it for generating energy.

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