Wanis, C, Jawad, H, Moore, RJ orcid.org/0000-0003-2943-8025 et al. (1 more author) (2020) Accidental Administration of Auto-Injectable Adrenaline into a Digit. Dental Update, 47 (1). pp. 51-53. ISSN 0305-5000
Abstract
General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) and Dental Care Professionals (DCPs) have a duty of care to ensure that patient safety is at the forefront of their clinical practice. Medical emergencies, although rare, can occur in the dental setting, and early, effective management of these emergencies can, not only save lives, but also improve long-term outcomes. A case is reported which highlights a safety incident involving accidental self-administration of an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) into a digit during a medical emergencies training session. Consequently, the aim is to raise awareness of these unexpected safety incidences and propose a protocol for the treatment of such injuries.
CPD/Clinical Relevance: This paper highlights the importance of vigilance when undertaking a medical emergency training course, and the introduction of a new protocol to be used in cases of accidental AAI injury.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © George Warman Publications (UK) Limited. This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Dental Update, copyright © George Warman Publications (UK) Limited, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/denu.2020.47.1.51. Reproduced with permission from the publisher. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Oral Surgery (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 11 Mar 2019 12:50 |
Last Modified: | 22 Jul 2020 00:38 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Mark Allen Group |
Identification Number: | 10.12968/denu.2020.47.1.51 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:143470 |