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Emergency DrugsWhat drugs should dentists keep on hand:Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline: Physiologic responses to the release of anaphylaxis mediators include: - Smooth muscle spasm in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts - Vasodilatation - Increased vascular permeability - Stimulation of sensory...

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Emergency Drugs What drugs should dentists keep on hand:

Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline: Physiologic responses to the release of anaphylaxis mediators include: - Smooth muscle spasm in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts - Vasodilatation - Increased vascular permeability - Stimulation of sensory nerve endings - Increased mucous secretion - Increased bronchial smooth muscle tone - Airway oedema May present as: -

Sudden hypotension, bronchospasm or airway obstruction Angioedema: swelling of the subcutaneous tissue, can be painful/burning Acute onset illness with typical skin features (rash, swelling) accompanied by respiratory/cardiovascular/GIT symptoms Can be immediate or several hours after exposure to trigger IV route shows quicker reaction times (within minutes) compared to oral (approx. 30mins)

Initial Management: -

Cease dental treatment Remove allergen Assess severity Call for assistance (000) Administer IM adrenaline Epipen/Anapen Adrenaline Auto injector Adrenaline ampoules Lay patient down Give high flow oxygen Be prepared if CPR is needed Repeat adrenaline every 3 to 5 minutes until response or assistance arrives. The patient must be taken to an emergency department.

Asthma Attack and Salbutamol:

Colours of Puffers: Grey/Blue: Relievers Red/Brown/Orange: Preventers Purple/White: Combinations Hypoglycaemia and Glucose: Hypoglycaemia - BGL’s...