Training

Module 3 of the medical emergencies CPD topic explains how to deal with medical emergencies involving compromised airways. The dental team must be prepared for situations where a person’s life is in danger. This includes recognising the type of medical emergency, reacting quickly and giving the right treatment.

The aim of this module is to understand how to deal with medical emergencies involving compromised airways.

This CPD module provides you with 2 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

This module will help you to:

• List the causes of airway compromise
• Identify signs and symptoms of compromised airways
• Describe and explain the differences between an partially and fully blocked airway
• Name key stages in administering abdominal thrusts
• Identify the sequence of placing someone in the recovery position