To discuss and describe the aetiology, diagnosis and management of the main medical emergencies of importance to dentists, namely:
Faints
Acute hypoglycaemia
Acute asthma attacks
Acute angina and myocardial infarction
Adrenocortical insufficiency (addisonian crisis)
Acute allergy and anaphylaxis
Epileptic fits
To describe the required equipment, drugs and practical training required to deal with such events.