Dr. Chris Rothman and Dr. John Roberson : Advanced Life Support for Dentistry (ALSD) Part I
2/26/2010 12 PM - 4 PM
Dr. Rothman and Dr. Roberson speak on Advanced Life Support for Dentistry in Naples, Florida, 12:00 - 4:00 pm Central Standard Time. This course will train, prepare and organize dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants & dental front office to recognize, treat and hopefully prevent medical emergencies including those related to sedation and anesthesia.
- Recognize and discuss management of common medical emergencies including those related to sedation and various forms of anesthesia
- Discuss potential complications of drugs used in sedation and various forms of anesthesia
- Recognize adverse reactions to drugs and implement appropriate interventions,
- Describe emergency equipment such Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Vital Sign Monitors, Airway adjuncts, etc.
- Describe all contents within the emergency drug kit and know their uses
- Demonstrate airway management and rescue techniques
- Recognize and treat any potential medical emergency situations
- Know how to administer medications via IM/IO routes
- Thorough understanding of medical emergency planning, documentation and implementation
- Participate and become proficient at all Skills Stations
- Patient physical and medical evaluation,
- Overview of complications of sedation and anesthesia
- Patient monitoring techniques
- Review of anatomy of the airway,
- Thorough review of Emergency Drug Kit developed for dentists
- Thorough review of an Emergency Airway Kit for dentists
- Review of emergency equipment needed within your office
- Principals of airway management
- Airway and emergency management algorithms
- Review of office Medical Emergency Plan
- Evaluation methods (written/online testing),
- Office preparation, armamentarium, prevention and treatment of emergencies and emergency algorithms for common emergencies
- Review of medical emergency planning, implementation and documentation
- Participation in all Skills Testing Station to improve proficiency
To register for Advanced Life Support for Dentistry (ALSD), please visit http://www.dentaledu.tv/ and click on "Available Courses" then select "ALSD".
Upon successful completion of Part I, participant is then ready to advance to Part II
DentalEDU.TV is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from February 1, 2009 to January 31, 2012.
