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Literature review of death from serious complications associated with dental treatment

Tan Xing(),Pan Jian()   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2020-01-10 Revised:2020-04-02 Online:2020-09-01 Published:2020-09-16
  • Contact: Jian Pan E-mail:2900916461@qq.com;jianpancn@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Exploration and Research and Development Project of West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University(LCYJ2019-1)

Abstract:

] Death is a rare but the most significant adverse event of dental treatment. Death related to dental treatment continues to occur annually as a result of patients, providers, and procedural factors. This article reviews the causes of death, risk factors, prevention, emergency management, and bereavement support related to dental treatment to reduce the incidence of adverse reactions in patients and improve the level of oral diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: stomatology, death, bereavement supports

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Tab 1

Clinical guidelines for the use of antibiotics to prevent IE before performing invasive dental procedures"

青霉素过敏情况 抗生素 成人用药剂量和方式 儿童用药剂量和方式
不过敏 阿莫西林 2 g,口服 50 mg·kg-1,口服
氨苄西林 2 g,肌肉注射或静脉注射 50 mg·kg-1,肌肉注射或静脉注射
过敏 头孢氨苄 2 g,口服 50 mg·kg-1,口服
克林霉素 600 mg,口服或肌肉注射或静脉注射 20 mg·kg-1,口服或肌肉注射或静脉注射
阿奇霉素 500 mg,口服 15 mg·kg-1,口服
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