Medical
Urgencies and Emergencies
"Preoperative
Assessment and Management of Acute Complications"
Dan Becker, DDS
Friday, October 16, 2009
8:30am - 3:30pm - 6 hours of CE
Credit
The University of Tennessee
College of Dentistry - Memphis, TN
Early Bird Special - $109 per
auxiliary and $179 per dentist. After
October 1 - $129 per auxiliary and $199 per dentist.
Registration at the door is an additional $25.
Morning coffee and lunch will be provided.
Course Description:
This
seminar will address basic pathophysiological principles that provide a
foundation for preoperative assessment and management of acute complications.
Attention is given to the most commonly prescribed medications, which clue the
dentist to the nature and severity of specific diseases, and their potential for
interactions with medications used in dental practice. When acute complications
arise, a systematic algorithm approach to treatment will be presented including
proper airway management, equipment and appropriate emergency drugs.
Topics:
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Preoperative Assessment and Medical Consultation
u
Primary Assessment and Airway Management for Emergencies
u
Essential Emergency Drugs
u
Emergency Treatment Algorithms
Objectives:
1.
Describe basic principles of preoperative assessment, including protocols
for medical consultation.
2.
Explain basic pathophysiological features of common disease states.
3.
Identify drug classes and/or preparations having potential for drug
interactions with medications used in dental practice.
4.
Explain the components of a thorough primary assessment of a patient
experiencing an adverse event.
5.
Describe essential adjuncts for providing oxygen supplementation and
positive pressure ventilation.
6.
Describe appropriate algorithms for managing urgencies and emergencies
that may present during dental treatment.
Presented by:
Dan
Becker, DDS received a BS in Zoology at Ohio University and his DDS from Ohio
State University in 1972. He is currently Professor of Allied Health
Sciences at Sinclair Community College and Associate Director of Education for
the General Practice Dental Residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Becker provides IV sedation
services for dental practices throughout the Dayton-Cincinnati area.
Dr.
Becker has published numerous articles in scientific journals and has authored
chapters in several textbooks. He has lectured for organizations, colleges
and universities throughout North America on topics related to pharmacology,
conscious sedation, medical assessment and medical emergencies. He is
noted for his pragmatism and his ability to convert otherwise "dry"
material into formats that are both entertaining and informative.
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