Medical Emergencies for Dentists Part 2 - PDP242

***Grab your Anaphylaxis Summary + Medical Emergency Cheatsheets from https://protrusive.co.uk/me *** Imagine your patient is choking on a rubber dam clamp...what’s the safest way to manage choking when the patient is lying flat? Your patient's hands are shaking and they're drenched in sweat - is it low blood sugar, anxiety, or a cardiac event? ​​Do you know exactly what to do if your patient has a seizure in the chair? This second part of the Medical Emergencies series with  Rachel King Harris (https://www.instagram.com/rkingharris1) 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. We 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. It’s all about staying calm, being prepared, and delivering safe, effective care when it matters most. Protrusive 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. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:44 Intro 03:09 Protrusive dental pearl 04:14 Recap from Part 1 06:58 Seizures: Personal Experiences and Practical Tips 13:45 Seizure Emergency Kit: Buccal Midazolam 21:29 Emergency Drug Kit Overview 22:10 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines 29:19 Midroll 32:40 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines 34:05 Handling Infant Choking Emergencies 36:11 Recognizing and Managing Hypoglycemia 41:11 Emergency Protocols for Hypoglycemia 47:35 Managing Cardiac Emergencies in Dental Practice 58:59 Final Thoughts and Training Recommendations 01:00:39 Outro Stay up to date by reviewing the latest guidelines from the Resuscitation Council UK. (https://www.resus.org.uk) And make sure you’ve listened to Part One of Medical Emergencies (https://youtu.be/7b2oG4g12q0?si=6z7jlXERhywXotVu) so you don’t miss any crucial information. #PDPMainEpisodes #CareerDevelopment #BeyondDentistry ​​This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance (https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate) ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protrusivedental/ Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate Life by KV /kvmusicprod Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/kv/life Music promoted by Audio Library Life – KV (No Copyright Music)