Neurologic emergencies.
Neurologic emergencies are rare, and they usually occur in easily identifiable patients, provided that a thorough medical history has been previously obtained. Rare as these may be, however, they occur without warning and are potentially life threatening. Consequently, the dentist should be prepared by virtue of knowledge of the pathophysiology and therapy and by formal training and certification in basic life support.
Piecuch
J F
JF
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, USA.
Lieblich
S E
SE
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