The 'Gold Standard' textbook in dentistry today, MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN THE DENTAL OFFICE prepares dental professionals for recognizing and managing medical emergencies and diminishing their danger. It concentrates on the prevention of emergencies and addresses specific types of emergencies: unconsciousness, respiratory difficulty, altered consciousness, seizures, drug-related emergencies, chest pain, and cardiac arrest. Clinically organized around signs and symptoms, it presents the appropriate management in a clear, step-by-step fashion. The appendix consists of seven algorithms that provide a quick reference for life-threatening situations. * Includes the latest American Heart Association guidelines for CPR. * Organized by clinical signs and symptoms to convey the information quickly and easily. * The Quick Reference Section to Life Threatening Situations provides seven algorithms on management of specific emergency situations.