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Preventing medical emergencies : use of the medical history

Pickett, Frieda Atherton2009
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Written specifically for dental professionals, hygienists, and assistants, this text covers a wide range of key subjects, including client assessment skills, general pathophysiology, and medical management of clients with compromised health.
Main title:
Preventing medical emergencies : use of the medical history / Frieda Atherton Pickett, JoAnn R. Gurenlian.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Philadelphia, Pa. ; London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Collation:
ix, 246 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Using the medical history to prevent emergenciesThe American Dental Association health history formThe dental historyMedical information and current drug therapyTotal joint replacement and potential effects of bisphosphonatesAllergies to drugs, environmental substances, foods, and metalsSubstance abuse (controlled substances, tobacco use, alcohol)Women's issues (pregnancy, lactation, menopause) and antibiotic prophylaxisBlood-related abnormalities and diseasesMedical conditions involving immunosuppressionMedical conditions involving the cardiovascular systemMedical conditions involving neurologic disordersMedical conditions involving gastrointestinal disorders and respiratory diseaseMedical conditions involving glaucoma, the kidney, and thyroid disordersAnalysis of information with clinical applications.
ISBN:
9781582558400 (pbk)
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
267624
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