Preventing medical emergencies : use of the medical history in dental practice / Frieda Atherton Pickett, RDH, MS, Adjunct Associate Professor, Graduate Division, Department of Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Health Sciences, Department of Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-219) and index.
Contents:
Using the medical history to prevent emergencies : risk assessment -- The American Dental Association health history form -- The dental history -- Medical information and current drug therapy -- Total joint replacement and potential effects of bisphosphonates -- Allergies to drugs, environmental substances, foods, and metals -- Substance abuse (controlled substances, tobacco use, alcohol) -- Women's issues (pregnancy, lactation, menopause) and antibiotic prophylaxis -- Blood-related abnormalities and blood-borne pathogenic conditions -- Medical conditions involving immunosuppression -- Medical conditions involving the cardiovascular system -- Medical conditions involving neurologic disorders -- Medical conditions involving gastrointestinal disorders and respiratory disease -- Medical conditions involving glaucoma, the kidneys, and thyroid disorders -- Analysis of information with clinical applications.
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