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8 common medical emergencies you NEED to know about

BDJ Student volume 26, pages 34–36 (2019)Cite this article

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By Navdeep K Shahi and Arjun S Shahi.

The prospect of dealing with a medical emergency is daunting at the best of times. But it is inevitable that we will encounter these situations at some point in our lives, in or out of the dental setting. It is therefore vital that your knowledge and understanding of each emergency is sound enough to intervene appropriately. This article is a succinct and informative guide to help you strengthen your knowledge and safely take care of your adult patient, if a medical emergency were to arise.

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  1. Fourth Year Dental Student, BDS Dentistry, University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Ave, Bristol, UK

    Arjun S Shahi

  2. Third Year Dental Student, Dental Surgery MChD/BChD, Oral Science BSc, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

    Navdeep K Shahi

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Shahi, A., Shahi, N. 8 common medical emergencies you NEED to know about. BDJ Student 26, 34–36 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41406-019-0014-4

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