{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Medical Emergencies Part 2 – CORE CPD for Dentists – PDP242","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/aef8adc4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3531,"description":"Imagine your patient is choking on a rubber dam clamp…what’s the safest way to manage choking when the patient is lying flat?\nYour patient’s hands are shaking and they’re drenched in sweat – is it low blood sugar, anxiety, or a cardiac event?\n​​Do you know exactly what to do if your patient has a seizure in the chair?\nThis second part of the Medical Emergencies series with Rachel King Harris dives even deeper into real-life scenarios that dental teams may face. From seizures and how (and when) to give buccal midazolam, to managing choking in a dental chair, this episode is packed with practical, clear guidance.\nWe also explore key steps in treating diabetic hypoglycaemia, understanding glucagon vs glucose, and how to confidently manage patients with angina or previous heart attacks—when to use GTN, when to give aspirin, and when to simply wait for the ambulance.\nIt’s all about staying calm, being prepared, and delivering safe, effective care when it matters most.\n https://youtu.be/fyIIsT0dlIc \nWatch PDP242 on Youtube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Assign a clear lead to regularly check the expiry dates and supplies of emergency medications and equipment. This isn’t just about ticking regulatory boxes — it’s about saving lives. Little checks like this can make a big difference in a true emergency.\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00 Teaser\n00:44 Intro\n03:09 Protrusive dental pearl\n04:14 Recap from Part 1\n06:58 Seizures: Personal Experiences and Practical Tips\n13:45 Seizure Emergency Kit: Buccal Midazolam\n21:29 Emergency Drug Kit Overview\n22:10 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines\n29:19 Midroll\n32:40 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines\n34:05 Handling Infant Choking Emergencies\n36:11 Recognizing and Managing Hypoglycemia\n41:11 Emergency Protocols for Hypoglycemia\n47:35 Managing Cardiac Emergencies in Dental Practice\n58:59 Final Thoughts and Training Recommendations\n01:00:39 Outro\nStay up to date by reviewing the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}