Medical History Clinical Implications and Emergency Prevention in Dental Settings

Written specifically for dental professionals, this text describes ways to prevent and manage medical emergencies in the dental office. The text format follows the outline of the American Dental Association's medical history form and covers patient assessment skills, general pathophysiology, and medical management of compromised patients. Readers will learn screening techniques for identifying patients at risk for complications, as well as ways to manage in-office emergencies such as adverse drug interactions. Case studies and exercises in each chapter make the book ideal for both self-paced review and classroom study.Pickett, Frieda Atherton is the author of 'Medical History Clinical Implications and Emergency Prevention in Dental Settings', published 2004 under ISBN 9780781740951 and ISBN 0781740959.