Which of the following are true concerning a young epileptic, who has a grand mal seizure in the dental office?
Correct Answer: They generally recover if restrained from self injury and oxygen is maintained
Description: DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPTIC PATIENTS
Prevention of seizures can be best managed by:
Type and frequency of seizures prior to treatment.
Reduce stress. Diazepam is drug of choice.
Use of dental chair light avoided.
Appropriate drug therapy for seizures.
Due to the use of antiepileptic medication, typical fibrous gingival hyperplasia. Surgical removal necessary.
If seizure occurs in the dental chair, lower the chair to supine position.
Protect the patient from injuring himself.
Maintain a patent airway.
Give Diazepam 1mg/kg IV slowly up to 10mg.
Give oxygen.
If condition does not improve admit to hospital.
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