Medical Emergencies in Pediatric Dentistry

The basic plan of action for any emergency situation should include the ―PABC approach; appropriate positioning (P) of the patient assessment of the airway (A) breathing (B) circulation (C) and definitive treatment (D) in order. Since the primary responsibility of a pediatric dentist in handling an emergency lies in prevention and preparation the dental team should share their responsibilities with the medical team in the management of the same.When confronted with a medical emergency the pedodontist should remain calm and act swiftly and definitively in order to provide immediate therapy without causing undue panic in the patient or the auxiliary personnel.