A Study to Assess Preparedness of Dental Clinics for Medical Emergencies in Nepal

Authors

  • Pawan Mehta 1Department of Prosthodontics, Nobel Medical college and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3998-0897
  • Amit Kumar Singh Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Nobel Medical college and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal
  • Anil Kumar Yadav Department of Orthodontics, Madhesh Academy of Health Sciences, Janakpurdham, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v13i2.75004

Keywords:

Dental clinics, Dentist, Emergencies

Abstract

Background: A medical emergency is an unwanted, unexpected reaction or complication. Effective management of an emergency situation in the dental office is ultimately the dentist responsibility.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was carried out. Data were collected using a pre‑tested structured close‑ended self‑administered questionnaire. 465 general and/or specialist dental practitioner were selected from the registered member of Nepal Dental Association. Data entry and descriptive statistics analysis was done using Statistical package for social science version 26.

Results: The results of the study show that the preparedness of dental clinics for medical emergencies was unsatisfactory. Only 47.1% of clinics have emergency kit and 33.8% have oxygen cylinder.

Conclusion: The study shows that the dental clinics preparedness for medical emergency was not satisfactory and nearly half of the participants have knowledge on managing medical emergency at dental clinics.

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Pawan Mehta, 1Department of Prosthodontics, Nobel Medical college and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Mehta, P., Singh, A. K., & Yadav, A. K. (2024). A Study to Assess Preparedness of Dental Clinics for Medical Emergencies in Nepal. Journal of Nobel Medical College, 13(2), 88–92. https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v13i2.75004

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024)

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Original Articles

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