Acute care & emergencies
Recognise deterioration and act promptly and safely.
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Acute dental pain
Diagnose the source and provide definitive treatment when feasible. Analgesia supports care; antibiotics are not a substitute for local measures.
Read detailed note ↗Spreading infection
Assess airway, swallowing, mouth opening, systemic signs and anatomical spread. Escalate urgently for red flags and source control.
Read detailed note ↗Bleeding after surgery
Assess severity, source, medicines and haemodynamic state. Local pressure and haemostatic measures are first-line in many cases; escalate persistent or severe bleeding.
Read detailed note ↗Syncope
Recognise a vasovagal episode, stop treatment, position and monitor the patient; reassess for alternative causes if recovery is atypical.
Read detailed note ↗Hypoglycaemia
Recognise sweating, confusion or altered behaviour in a person at risk. Check glucose if available and follow local emergency protocol according to consciousness.
Read detailed note ↗Anaphylaxis
Identify sudden airway, breathing or circulation compromise after exposure. Call for emergency help and follow the current resuscitation protocol immediately.
Read detailed note ↗Seizures
Protect from injury, time the event and maintain the airway as able. Escalate prolonged or repeated seizures under local protocols.
Read detailed note ↗Local anaesthetic safety
Calculate safe use for the individual, aspirate where appropriate and recognise toxicity or vasoconstrictor-related effects.
Read detailed note ↗Conscious sedation
Sedation requires trained teams, assessment, monitoring, rescue capability and recovery criteria under current standards. It does not replace local anaesthesia.
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