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Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323776158
About This Book
"Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8th Edition" is a comprehensive guide designed to help dental professionals and students manage life-threatening medical emergencies in a dental setting. This book is a go-to resource for anyone looking to prevent, recognize, and manage medical emergencies promptly and proactively.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by dental students, dental assistants, and practicing dentists who need to be prepared for unexpected medical emergencies in the dental office. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the skills needed to manage health issues in a dental clinic.
History and Editions
The 8th edition of "Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office" has been updated to reflect the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association, including the PCABD (Positioning, Circulation, Airway, Breathing, and Definitive Management) algorithm. This edition includes detailed instructions for assembling emergency kits and ensuring that your dental office has safe, current materials on hand. The book also covers the most current guidelines for drug-related emergencies, unconsciousness, altered consciousness, and cardiac arrest, as well as protocols for obstructed airway management.
Author and Other Works
Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, is the author of "Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office." Dr. Malamed is a noted dentistry educator and has written extensively on dental anesthesia and emergency management. His expertise in this field ensures that the book remains current and relevant.
Key Features
- Logical Format: The book reflects the way emergencies are encountered in a dental practice, with chapters organized by commonly seen clinical signs and symptoms such as unconsciousness or altered consciousness, respiratory distress, seizures, allergic reactions, chest pain, and cardiac arrest.
- Step-by-Step Procedures: Detailed, sequential instructions for stabilizing and treating patients in common medical emergencies.
- Full-Color Illustrations: Demonstrate emergency techniques with realistic clarity.
- Summary Tables and Boxes: Make it easy to find essential concepts and information.
- Quick-Reference Algorithms: Include step-by-step diagrams showing the decision-making process in common emergency situations.
- Differential Diagnosis Chapter: Ends each part of the book with a differential diagnosis chapter on common emergencies.
- Enhanced eBook Version: Included with each new print purchase, featuring a fully searchable version of the text, an image collection, a test bank of 300 questions and answers, and more.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323776158
- eTextbook: Not explicitly listed but available through Elsevier's Evolve platform[2]
Publication Details
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Publication Date: 2022
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
While there are no other ISBNs listed for different formats of this specific edition, the enhanced eBook version is available through Elsevier's Evolve platform[2].
Related ISBNs
Since there are no other ISBNs listed for different formats of this specific edition, the focus remains on the primary ISBN and its associated formats.
Additional Information
- Author Bio: Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, is a Professor and Chair of the Section of Anesthesia and Medicine at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, CA, USA[1].
- Publisher Website: The book can be purchased from various retailers including Elsevier's bookstore and other educational resource platforms[4].
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8th Edition," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
