Medical emergencies in pediatric dentistry: Diagnosis and treatment

Pediatric medical emergencies can occur in the dental office, and the professional must be prepared to prevent, identify, diagnose, and treat these life-threatening events.

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The clinical history must be rigorous to identify any medical history that puts us on alert during dental management, such as allergies or heart disease.

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How to treat anaphylaxis in children? - Clinical manifestations and treatment

Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction in response to an allergen. The response is diverse and can range from skin manifestations to cardiovascular or respiratory disorders.

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The clinical picture must be recognized in order to take immediate action and avoid serious consequences. In dentistry, a picture of anaphylaxis may occur due to contact with a drug or an allergenic agent such as latex.

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Management of mandibular fractures in children. Diagnosis and treatment. Case report

Mandibular fractures in children are rare, and deserve special care because they are in full growth and craniofacial development. The appropriate treatment will depend on the age of the child and the affected mandibular area.

The evaluation and treatment must be immediate to avoid functional disorders, serious consequences in the craniofacial development and in the aesthetics of the patient. The treatment of mandibular fractures can be conservative or surgical.

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How to handle medical emergencies in pediatric dentistry?

During dental practice, emergency events can occur that put the life of the pediatric patient at risk. The pediatric dentist must identify emergency manifestations and take immediate and effective action.

The possibility of a medical emergency can be anticipated and reduced by conducting an interview with the parents, medical interconsultation, and a correct anamnesis.

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Medical emergencies in pediatric dentistry

Medical emergencies that are life threatening can occur in dental practice. Complications may arise because of an underlying disease or a reaction to medication. Reactions to medications may be allergic and toxic.

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The most common reactions are toxic reactions to local anesthetics, whereas allergies occur mainly as a consequence of the application of antibiotics, usually penicillin.

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In response to stress, vasovagal syncope typically occurs. Other causes may be related to an underlying disease-specific pathology (such as acute asthma attack, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, or seizures) or accidents (aspiration of a foreign body causing obstruction of the respiratory system).

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For all the above conditions, guidelines have been established that need to be known. If complications occur or necessary measures are not taken, it can lead to cardiac and respiratory arrest. Therefore, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is needed. All procedures and dosages should be adapted to the age of the child.



° Vranić, D. N., Jurković, J., Jeličić, J., Balenović, A., Stipančić, G., & Čuković-Bagić, I. (2016). Medical Emergencies in Pediatric Dentistry. Acta stomatologica Croatica, 50(1), 72–80. https://doi.org/10.15644/asc50/1/10

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