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chapter 21

emergency drugs

TermDefinition
CAB: - Chest, Airway, Breathing
Syncope – most common emergency in the dental office: fainting, vasomotor collapse
Hypoglycemia: is a condition where blood sugar (glucose) levels are too low
Diabetic coma – elevated blood sugar
Seizures: is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Hyperventilation – Is when you breathe very quickly and shallowly, often causing a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
Asthma – is a condition where the airways in the lungs become inflamed and narrowed, making it harder to breathe.
Anaphylactic Shock – is a severe allergic reaction that happens quickly and can be life-threatening
Acute Airway Obstruction – the result of a foreign body in the pharynx or larynx
Angina Pectoris – is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
Acute Myocardial Infarction – also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage to the heart
Cardiac Arrest – Is when the heart suddenly stops beating, preventing blood from flowing to the brain and other organs.
Extrapyramidal Reactions – side effects that affect movement, often caused by certain medications
Acute Adrenocortical insufficiency – is a condition where the adrenal glands suddenly can’t produce enough of the hormones they need, especially cortisol
Thyroid storm – rare, life-threatening condition where the thyroid gland releases too much hormone, causing a sudden and severe increase in heart rate, body temperature, and other symptoms like confusion and sweating
Opioid Overdose - can slow breathing, cause extreme drowsiness, or even lead to loss of consciousness and death.
Anaphylactic Shock – is a severe,-life-threatening allergic reaction that happens quickly. Can cause symptoms like difficulty breathing, swelling, drop in blood pressure, and can lead to unconsciousness.
Acute Airway Obstruction – the result of a foreign body in the pharynx or larynx
Level 1: Critical Drugs albuterol (ProAir)
Level 1: Critical Drugs acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
Level 1: Critical Drugs diphenhydramine (Benadryl allergy)
Level 1: Critical Drugs epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Level 1: Critical Drugs glucose (Polycose)
Level 1: Critical Drugs naloxone (Narcan Nasal)
Level 1: Critical Drugs nitroglycerin (NitroSat)
Level 1: Critical Drugs oxygen
Level 2 Drugs Ammonia Sprits (Aromatic)
Level 2 Drugs atropine (AtroPen) (injectible type)
Level 2 Drugs B-Blockers: esmolol (Brevibloc) and labetaolol (APO-Labetetalol)
Level 2 Drugs Benzodiazepines: Diazepam (Valium)
Level 2 Drugs Dextrose (Gluco to Go)
Level 2 Drugs Glucagon (GlucaGen)
Level 2 Drugs hydrocortisone (Cortef)
Level 2 Drugs Morphine (MS Contin, Duramorph)
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