CPR and Medical Emergency Management in Dental Practice

Module 1: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (2 hours)

• High-quality CPR techniques for all age groups
• Rescue breathing and bag-mask ventilation
• Automated external defibrillator (AED) use
• Team-based resuscitation scenarios
• Recovery position and post-resuscitation care

Module 2: Medical Emergency Recognition and Response (2 hours)

• Cardiovascular emergencies (heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest)
• Respiratory emergencies (asthma, anaphylaxis, airway obstruction)
• Neurological emergencies (seizures, syncope, diabetic emergencies)
• Shock and severe allergic reactions
• Drug-related emergencies and overdoses

Module 3: Dental Office Emergency Preparedness (1 hour)

• Emergency equipment and medication inventory
• Emergency response team roles and responsibilities
• Communication with emergency medical services
• Documentation and incident reporting
• Legal considerations and Good Samaritan laws

Module 4: Pediatric and Special Needs Emergency Management (1 hour)

• Pediatric CPR and emergency procedures
• Special considerations for patients with disabilities
• Pregnancy-related emergency considerations
• Geriatric emergency management
• Family communication during emergencies