Medical Emergencies for Dentists Part 2

Imagine your patient is choking on a rubber dam clamp...what’s the safest way to manage choking when the patient is lying flat?

Your patient's hands are shaking and they're drenched in sweat - is it low blood sugar, anxiety, or a cardiac event?

​​Do you know exactly what to do if your patient has a seizure in the chair?

This second part of the Medical Emergencies series with  Rachel King Harris (https://www.instagram.c om/rkingharris1) dives even deeper into real-life scenarios that dental teams may face. From seizures and how (and when) to give buccal midazolam, to managing choking in a dental chair, this episode is packed with practical, clear guidance.

We also explore key steps in treating diabetic hypoglycaemia, understanding glucagon vs glucose, and how to confidently manage patients with angina or previous heart attacks—when to use GTN, when to give aspirin, and when to simply wait for the ambulance.

It’s all about staying calm, being prepared, and delivering safe, effective care when it matters most.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Assign a clear lead to regularly check the expiry dates and supplies of emergency medications and equipment. This isn’t just about ticking regulatory boxes — it’s about saving lives. Little checks like this can make a big difference in a true emergency.

Highlights of this episode:

00:00 Teaser

00:44 Intro

03:09 Protrusive dental pearl

04:14 Recap from Part 1

06:58 Seizures: Personal Experiences and Practical Tips

13:45 Seizure Emergency Kit: Buccal Midazolam

21:29 Emergency Drug Kit Overview

22:10 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines

29:19 Midroll

32:40 Choking: Techniques and Guidelines

34:05 Handling Infant Choking Emergencies

36:11 Recognizing and Managing Hypoglycemia

41:11 Emergency Protocols for Hypoglycemia

47:35 Managing Cardiac Emergencies in Dental Practice

58:59 Final Thoughts and Training Recommendations

Stay up to date by reviewing the latest guidelines from the Resuscitation Council UK (https://www.resus.org. uk)

Grab your Anaphylaxis Summary + Medical Emergency Cheatsheets from https://protrusive. co.uk/me.

​​This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance (https://protrusive.co. uk/ultimate)