{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Medical Emergencies Part 1 – CORE CPD for Dentists – PDP241","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3875,"description":"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CPD for all Dental professionals – without getting bored!\nDo you know exactly what to do if a patient faints in your chair?\nCould you spot the early signs of anaphylaxis—before it’s too late?\nHow quickly could you find and deliver adrenaline if it really mattered?\n https://youtu.be/7b2oG4g12q0 \nWatch PDP241 on Youtube\nAfter six years of podcasting and creating CPD, we’re finally tackling medical emergencies the Protrusive way. In this two-part series, Jaz is joined by lead nurse and medical emergencies educator Rachel King Harris, who breaks down the real-life scenarios every dental team needs to prepare for—without the fluff or generic lecture feel.\nFrom vasovagal syncope to adrenaline protocols, you’ll learn how to stay calm, think clearly, and take action when it matters most. By the end of this episode (and the next), you’ll not only tick the box for your GDC-required CPD—you’ll actually feel ready.\nBecause when emergencies happen in the chair, panic isn’t a plan. Let’s get you prepared.\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Be emergency-ready! Download a free medical emergencies cheat sheet — a quick guide for symptoms, drugs, and actions during a crisis. You can download this ready-made cheat sheet for free at protrusive.co.uk/me. Print it, laminate it, and pop it into your medical kit. Your whole team will thank you!\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways:\nMedical emergencies in dentistry are rare but high-stakes — being prepared is essential.\nGuidelines change often — regular refreshers are vital.\nYou don’t need to memorise everything — use validated resources and calm judgment.\nVasovagal Syncope is the most common emergency in dental settings.\nIf unconsciousness persists → consider other causes: meds, blood sugar, cardiac issues.\nAnaphylaxis can occur even without rash — don’t wait for it.\nKey signs: stridor, lip/tongue swelling, wheeze, “impending doom,” difficulty breathing.\nKeep emergency drug guides visible...","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}