Considerations in management of cardiovascular emergencies in dental practice: A systematic review

An emergency is a medical condition that demands immediate attention and successful management. These are the life-threatening situations of which every practitioner must be aware of so that needless morbidity can be avoided. Medical emergencies in dental practice are those adverse medical events that may present in the course of dental treatment. The three vital parameters which constitute the criteria on which emergency medicine is based are consciousness, respiration and circulation. One must be familiar with the treatable medical problems that are likely to occur, know how to recognize them and be able to provide treatment. A decision must be made for every patient about activating the emergency medical services system and whether the patient should be transferred to the emergency department. This review article deals with management of commonly occurring cardiovascular emergencies in dental clinic.