Emergency Drugs

Injectable Drugs

Fast acting drugs used for various dental emergencies.

Severe Allergies - Narcotic Antagonist - Anticonvulsants

Injectable drugs are used for (3)?

Epinephrine

Most important emergency drug in dentistry.

IM

Epinephrine is given through?

Epinephrine

A medicine and hormone that helps the body respond to life-threatening allergic reactions called anaphylaxis.

Tonic

Muscle stiffness.

Clonic

Jerk and twitch.

Diazepam

Anti seizure medication.

Diazepam

Used when convulsions are active and patient is at risk in the clinic.

IM - IV

Diazepam is given through (2).

Naloxone

Narcotic antagonist.

Naloxone

Used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose.

Naloxone

Only used in dental clinics in a hospital setting due to opiod use.

Nasal Spray - IM

Naloxone is given through (2)?

Local Anesthesia

For severe pain during dental emergencies. Almost instant pain relief.

Local Infiltration - Intraligamentary inj. - Intrapulpal inj. - Nerve Blocking

Injection techniques (4).

Salbutamol

Bronchodilator inhaler.

Salbutamol

Short-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist.

Salbutamol

“Rescue Inhaler”.

4-10

(Salbutamol) How many puffs?

Glucose

Need to rapidly increase blood _______ levels in diabetic patients.

Nitroglycerin

Emergency drugs (for acute angina).

Nitroglycerin

Drastically lowers BP of hypertensive patients.

Sublingual

Nitroglycerin is administered through?

Hydrocortisone

Corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation.

Hydrocortisone

It works by suppressing the immune system and mimicking natural hormones.

Oxygen

Provide vital, high-concentration oxygen for breathing difficulties.

Regulator - Mask

Oxygen usage requires (2)?

Avulsions

“Ex-articulation”.

Avulsions

Complete displacement from the alveolar bone.

Max. Central Incisor

Most common tooth affected by avulsions.

Storage Media

(Avulsions) Needed when immediate reimplantation is not possible.

Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS)

(Avulsions) Best medium.

Cold Milk

(Avulsions) Preferably low-fat or skim.

Saline

(Avulsions) Readily available in clinics and hospitals.

Patient’s Saliva

(Avulsions) Not that ideal because of bacteria in the oral cavity.

Water

(Avulsions) Last resort, may cause cell lysis in PDL.