Stanley F. Malamed, DDS: HealthFirst: Consultant (Ongoing); Onpharma: Consultant (Ongoing); Septodont Inc.: Consultant (Ongoing)
Medical emergencies can occur in your dental practice. Unfortunately, the occurrence of cardiovascular problems, such as chest pain (angina and myocardial infarction) and sudden cardiac arrest, are likely to increase with aging of our populations. In this Presentation, Dr. Stanley Malamed addresses these problems and the means to prepare you and your staff to effectively recognize and manage those cardiac emergencies that may arise. You will also learn the use and importance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Bring the entire office staff to this course so you are prepared to save a life, even your own.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction and its management.
Identify the pathophysiology of sudden cardiac arrest and its management
Describe the mechanism of action of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
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