The preparedness of private dental offices and polyclinics for medical emergencies
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Results: For prevention, 92% )n=65( of the offices reported that they obtain a thorough medical history prior to treatment; however, only 11% )n=8( obtain vital signs for each visit. Using a preparedness percent score )0 to 100(, the mean level of preparedness of the office personnel in all surveyed dental offices was 55.2±20. The availability of emergency drugs was 35±35, and equipment was 19±22.
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The preparedness of private dental offices and polyclinics for medical emergencies. A survey in Western Saudi Arabia.
OBJECTIVES To assess preparedness for medical emergencies in private dental offices in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a survey was distributed to 70 dental offices and polyclinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between October 2013 and January 2014. The questionnaire gathered information on the prevention of medical emergencies, the preparedness of the ...
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