Have you ever asked yourself: ‘What exactly am I expected to do in the event of a medical emergency?’ This article aims to provide an understanding of the role of the dental nurse in the event of a medical emergency, as well as to encourage debate on this issue.
Historically, it has been suggested that medical emergencies in dental practice are rare events. However, the most recent large-scale study into the incidence of medical emergencies in dental practice found that more than one third of the participating dentists reported up to 10 medical emergencies over a one-year period (Müller et al. 2008).
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