title: Managing medical emergencies.
abstract: A simple dental procedure can quickly escalate into a medical emergency. Management of six common emergencies is described.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles 90089-0641.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Malamed
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000506:poisoning; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000628:therapy; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000628:therapy; D003244:Consciousness Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D003770:Dental Offices; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000628:therapy; D062787:Drug Overdose; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care; D012640:Seizures / Q000628:therapy; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local