Przygotowanie gabinetu stomatologicznego na wypadek zagrożenia życia
In every dental practice, extremely rare yet potentially life‑threatening medical emergencies may occur. Although most patients present to the dentist in good overall health, dental procedures may occasionally result in vasovagal syncope, acute asthma attacks, anaphylactic shock, or even cardiac arrest. International studies indicate that, on average, every dentist may encounter at least one serious medical emergency within two years of practice. Preparing the dental office and the team for such scenarios constitutes an ethical and legal obligation of every person in charge of a dental facility.
„For there was never yet a philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently” William Shakespeare, drama (Much Ado About Nothing).
Yet today’s dental office must be prepared not only for pain control, but also for sudden, potentially critical events – from vasovagal syncope to anaphylaxis and even cardiac arrest. The authors emphasize that although such situations are uncommon, international data suggest that an average dentist may encounter at least one serious medical emergency within two years of practice, making team readiness a real ethical and legal responsibility.
Emergencies: “common rarities”
The paper organizes the spectrum of conditions most likely to occur in the dental setting: syncope/presyncope, orthostatic hypotension, hypertensive crisis, hyperventilation, seizures, allergic reactions, hypoglycaemia, and angina‑type chest pain. It also underlines that most incidents are mild, yet a clinically meaningful proportion are serious, [...]
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