Emergency Drugs for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Office

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2022 Feb;34(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2021.08.007. Epub 2021 Sep 29.

Abstract

This article illustrates the indications and mechanism of action of core emergency medications as well as emergency medications for intravenous sedation in the oral and maxillofacial surgeon office. The recognition of medical emergencies and comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical medical intervention can prevent deterioration in medical emergencies. In addition, this article also reviews common dosages as well as administration techniques that should be regularly reviewed and be fundamental knowledge to the oral surgeon and staff.

Keywords: Emergency drugs; IV sedation; Management of airway emergencies; Management of sedation emergencies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia*
  • Humans
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations*

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations