Did You Know?

Medical emergencies in the Dental Practice that have been reported include Vasovagal Syncope (fainting) (63%), Angina (9%), Hypoglycaemia (8%), Epileptic Seizures (6%), Choking (5%), Asthma (5%) and Anaphylaxis (3%).

Vasovagal Syncope is the most common emergency, accounting for approximately two thirds of all emergencies reported.  

Who is it for?

Dental Practitioners, Dental Hygienists, Dental Nurses, Dental Practice Managers & Dental Reception staff.

Duration.

1 day (6-7 hrs of tuition)

• Irish Heart Foundation BLS for Healthcare Provider (4.5/5 hrs)

• Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice & Administration & Use of Emergency Drugs for Dental Practitioners (2 hrs)

Course Content

Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider

* One and two rescuer Adult CPR

• One and two rescuer Child CPR

• One and two rescuer Infant CPR

• Adult, Child and Infant recovery position

• Adult, Child and Infant choking (conscious and unconscious)

• Safe and effective use of an AED

• Special considerations when using an AED

• Use of face masks & bag-valve-mask devices

• Skills group practice

• Peer group practice

• MCQ Written exam

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice

The Primary Survey ABCDE acronym (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Expose & Examine)

1. Oxygen Therapy (Airway management, use of Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA), use of BVM & Oxygen cylinder size)

2. Anaphylaxis

3. Epilepsy/Seizures

4. Diabetic Emergency

5. Angina

6. Asthma

7. Heart Attack

8. Addisonian Crisis

9. Stroke (FAST assessment)

Administration and use of Emergency Drugs Kit (Administered by Dental Practitioners but all staff aware of their uses and functions)

1. Oxygen

2. Adrenaline1:1000/ and Epipen/Jext/Anapen use

3. Midazolam (Buccal)

4. Glucogel/Glucagon Injection

5. Glyceryl Trinitrate Pump Spray

6. Salbutamol Inhaler

7. Aspirin 

Method of Delivery

The course is facilitated by a PHECC practitioner who is an Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Association registered instructor who will use PowerPoint presentation, IHF/AHA dvd and practical sessions to guide you through the course(s)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued with the following:

1. Certificate in BLS for Healthcare Provider from Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Association

2. Certificate in Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice from Vital Obs Donegal.

3. Certificate in Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice and Administration of Medication in the Emergency Drug Kit (Dental Practitioners only) from Vital Obs Donegal.

   This carries 5 hrs or 5 accredited CPD points for Dental Practitioners.

All certificates are valid for 2 years.

Cost

Dental Practitioners €120

Other Dental Staff €100

Please contact us for specific price to tailor individual practices at  info@vitalobsdonegal.com or ring Paul on 0860809443 for more information.

All Dental Practices are now required to have an AED onsite. These can be provided by Vital Obs Donegal.

Vital Obs Donegal can also supply the “Dental Practice Emergency Equipment” pack as laid out by the Dental Council.

Pack includes:

1x Pulse Oximeter

2x BVM (1x adult, 1 child)

4x Oxygen Masks (self inflating bags) (2x adult, 2 child)

Oropharyngeal Airway Pack (Size 000,00,0, 1,2,3,4,5)

1x Pocket Face mask with oxygen port

2x Volume Spacers for Ventolin Inhaler (1x adult, 1 child)

1x Portable Suction

1x Tough Cut Scissors

Pack cost is €200