The Medical History: Clinical Implications and Emergency Prevention in Dental Settings

by Pickett, Frieda Atherton; Gurenlian, JoAnn R.

• ISBN13: 9780781740951
• ISBN10: 0781740959
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-09
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Using the Health History to Prevent Emergencies	1	(14)
CHAPTER 2 The American Dental Association Health History Form	15	(16)
CHAPTER 3 Medical Information and Screening Questions	31	(10)
CHAPTER 4 Medical Information-Current Drug Therapy	41	(12)
CHAPTER 5 Medical Information Needing Medical Consultation and Follow-Up	53	(14)
CHAPTER 6 Allergies to Drugs, Environmental Substances, Foods, and Metals	67	(14)
CHAPTER 7 Total Joint Replacement and Women's Issues (Pregnancy and Osteoporosis)	81	(14)
CHAPTER 8 Blood-Related Abnormalities and Diseases	95	(20)
CHAPTER 9 Medical Conditions Involving Immunosuppression	115	(22)
CHAPTER 10 Medical Conditions Involving the Cardiovascular System	137	(20)
CHAPTER 11 Medical Conditions Involving Neurologic Disorders	157	(12)
CHAPTER 12 Medical Conditions Involving Gastrointestinal Disease and Respiratory Disease	169	(12)
CHAPTER 13 Medical Conditions Involving Glaucoma, the Kidney, and Thyroid Disorders	181	(12)
CHAPTER 14 Analysis of Information With Clinical Application	193	(12)
INDEX	205