2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2010.03.039
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Prevalence of medical emergencies in dental practice

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“…Our data show that medical emergencies in dental practice are not frequent, but not rare, with an incidence of 2.1 events per dentist per year. Not surprisingly, we found that the most frequent emergency encountered by dental surgeon is vasovagal reaction, which is in accordance with previous studies [4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. As shown by Collange et al [6] we found a correlation between the experience of practitioners and the occurrence of vasovagal syncope.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…Our data show that medical emergencies in dental practice are not frequent, but not rare, with an incidence of 2.1 events per dentist per year. Not surprisingly, we found that the most frequent emergency encountered by dental surgeon is vasovagal reaction, which is in accordance with previous studies [4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. As shown by Collange et al [6] we found a correlation between the experience of practitioners and the occurrence of vasovagal syncope.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…The study by Collange et al determined only 1 in 20 dental practitioners will be confronted with a necessity for CPR during their career. According to their study, the likelihood for dental surgeons to witness a cardiac arrest is more substantial in their personal lives than their professional workplaces [2]. Furthermore, our results show general dental offices with defibrillators have never used their equipment.…”
Section: Tableau I Motifs Donnés Par Les Chirurgiens Dentistes Pour mentioning
confidence: 60%
“…Occurrence of cardiac arrests in dental offices is low (0.002 per dentist per year) but, several studies indicate dental surgeons can be confronted with patients suffering this medical emergency [2][3][4][5]. The availability of defibrillation equipment to dental staff could affect the prognosis of patients experiencing cardiac arrest.…”
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“…Furthermore, this type of skill needs to be performed regularly to maintain a level of efficiency. Medical emergencies in dental offices are infrequent, and those involving IV injection are even more rare [1][2][3]5]. Lack of practice results in a loss of ability.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Even if vasovagal syncope is the most common situation, life-threatening emergencies can occur and may require administration of systemic drugs [1][2][3][4][5]. The intravenous (IV) route has long been advocated for dental surgeon in emergency.…”
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