34357 - Anaesthesiology and Emergency Treatment

Learning outcomes

Pathophysiological and clinical principles of pain. Techniques of general and regional anesthesia: the preparation of the surgical patient, induction, tracheal intubation and ventilation, maintenance and awakening from general anesthesia. Techniques of intravenous sedation. Learning of notions on first aid and on the assistance to the patient with cardiac and respiratory arrest.

Course contents

1. Epidemiology of dental emergencies.

2. Classification of dental emergencies.

3. Monitoring of vital signs.

4. Procedural risk stratification.

5. Loss of consciousness: diagnosis and management.

6. Respiratory distress.

7. Medical emergencies in the dental office.

8. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): Basic Life Support (BLS), theoretical and practical session.

9. Seizures.

10. Sedation.

11. Airway management.

12. Local anesthesia.

13. Neuroanatomy.

14. Acute pain.

Readings/Bibliography

Material and slides provided by the teacher during lessons.

Teaching methods

1. Lectures.
2. Clinical cases.
3. BLS practical lessons.

Assessment methods

The class is part of an integrated course. The examination at the end of this class aims to appraise the attainment of the didactic objectives exposed during the lessons according to the Guide web . The student will be questioned for verifying the attainment of the didactic objectives by the responsible of the class. The final vote is defined, at the end of the oral test, and expressed out of 30s (i.e. 18/30 the least – 30/30 cum laude the maximum).

Teaching tools

PC, slides.

Office hours

See the website of Fabrizio Monaco