JoAnn R. Gurenlian Frieda Pickett epub Preventing Medical Emergencies: Use of the Medical History in Dental Practice

divIdentify risk factors and potential emergencies embefore /em/they occur with Preventing Medical Emergencies, /the only book on the market to provide dental professionals, hygienists, and assistants with step-by-step procedures for preventing medical emergencies and effectively managing them when they occur. Organized to follow the most recent American Dental Association Health History form, the book includes easy-to-find follow-up questions for all conditions, along with clinically relevant treatment plan modifications and strategies for preventing and managing specific emergencies.br / br /You'll find easy-to-follow coverage of general pathophysiology, medical management of patients with compromised health, screening techniques for identifying patients at risk for complications, as well as ways to manage in-office emergencies, such as adverse drug interactions. Case studies throughout the book explore a wide range of medical conditions and bring concepts to life, while a wide range of self-test, review, and case study questions help you master key concepts and procedures.br / /divReal world case studies/ with accompanying questions  demonstrate risk factors and their management for a wide range of medical conditions,  such as diabetes, pregnancy, coronary artery disease, and moreUnique, easy to find follow-up questions/ for all conditions on the most recent ADA Health History form help you obtain more detailed patient histories, identify potential risks, and make appropriate treatment plan modifications.Step-by-step procedures for preventing medical emergencies/, as well as for effectively managing those emergencies that do occur, prepare you for safe patient practice.Up-to-date coverage of managing care for patients with special needs/, such as cystic fibrosis, intellectual disabilities, and traumatic brain injury, prepares you for specific challenges in preventing medical emergencies.