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PERCEPTION ABOUT MEDICAL EMERGENCY AMONG DENTAL UNDERGRADUATE INTERNS IN TELANGANA STATE: QUALITATIVE EXPLORATORY STUDY

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Naseemoon Shaik1, Sridhar Mukthineni2*, B.Kranthi Akshay3, M.Ramadevi4, Malavathu.Chandana5, Methuku Saishivani6
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si10.00221

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Introduction: Medical emergencies are common in dentistry practice. The dentist is ultimately responsible for managing an emergency scenario in the dental clinic. A lack of training and incapacity to deal with medical crises can have disastrous results, as well as legal action. Hence the study is aimed to assess the dental graduates (Interns) knowledge, skills and competency regarding dentistry-medical emergency interface. Methodology: Data were collected from 600 Interns from Telangana state using a structured questionnaire consisting of 10 questions. Results: Syncope was seen by 60.5% of the respondents, The frequencies of the emergencies encountered were once or even more. The presence of medications and equipment in the emergency drug kit was unknown, and confidence concerning their usage was poor. 35.8% of respondents had medical emergency training, although to varied degrees. The majority of responders expressed a need for further medical emergency training. Conclusion: According to the study, syncope is the most prevalent medical emergency event. Dental graduates have a rudimentary understanding of medical situations, medications, and equipment. More medical emergency training is needed to strengthen the knowledge and confidence of dental graduates (interns) in the handling of medical crises.

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