In 2009, the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness is giving back to the dental profession with a free 2009 medical emergency membership.
The recent $8.5 million settlement in the death of Georgette Watson in Chicago, Ill., illustrates the importance of being prepared for a medical emergency so one can respond quickly and effectively in a crisis situation.
Being prepared for a medical emergency does not guarantee that a dentist won't have a bad outcome but it can increase a patient's chance of survival.
The mission of the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) is to become the universal standard for meeting every-day medical emergencies in dental offices in the United States.
IMEP would like to work with dentists in spreading the word of its medical emergency membership. Please share this e-mail with your readers.
The IMEP is committed to do its part for the dental profession. The medical emergency membership from IMEP will allow dentists and their staffs to practice, prepare and train during the year only on medical emergencies and never leave the office. IMPEP offers dentists a structured, organized plan that will assist them in planning and initiating monthly medical emergency mock drills, as well as providing medical emergency specialty tests.
The Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness medical emergency membership has two components:
1. 12 monthly mock emergency drills:
SCHEDULE OF 2009 MONTHLY MOCK EMERGENCY DRILLS
January 2009: Foreign Body Obstruction/Chocking Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
February 2009: Stroke (CVA)/Transient Ischemic Attack(TIA) Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
March 2009: Syncope/Loss of Consciousness Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
April 2009: Hyperglycemia Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
May 2009: Vomiting (Emesis)/Aspiration Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
June 2009: Hyperventilation Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
July 2009: Angina (Chest Pain)/Myocardial Infarction Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
August 2009: Acute Hypoglycemia Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
September 2009: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
October 2009: Asthmatic Attack/Bronchospasm Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
November 2009: Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
December 2009: Seizure (Epilepsy) Mock Drill 1 hour CE Credit
2. 30 medical emergency specialty tests
-Heimlich manuever 1 hour CE Credit
-Local Anesthetic Toxicity 1 hour CE Credit
-Hypertensive emergency 1 hour CE Credit
-Hypotensive emergency 1 hour CE Credit
-Benzodiazepine overdose 1 hour CE Credit
-Narcotic overdose 1 hour CE Credit
-Apnea 1 hour CE Credit
-Laryngospasm 1 hour CE Credit
-Malignant Hyperthermia 1 hour CE Credit
-Epinephrine Overdose 1 hour CE Credit
-Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 1 hour CE Credit
-Thyroid Storm 1 hour CE Credit
-Adrenal Crisis 1 hour CE Credit
-Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) 1 hour CE Credit
-Ventricular Fibrillation 1 hour CE Credit
-Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia 1 hour CE Credit
-Tachycardia 1 hour CE Credit
-Bradycardia 1 hour CE Credit
-Asystole 1 hour CE Credit
-Pulseless Electrical Activity 1 hour CE Credit
-Premature Ventricular Contractions 1 hour CE Credit
-EKG Rhythm Review 1 hour CE Credit
-Airway Emergencies: Management & Equipment 1 hour CE Credit
-Emergency Drug Kit: Equipment & Explanation 1 hour CE Credit
-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/BLS) Review 1 hour CE Credit
-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Review 1 hour CE Credit
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Review 1 hour CE Credit
-Local Anesthetic Reversal: ORAVERSE 1 hour CE Credit
-Epinephrine Auto-injector: TWINJECT 1 hour CE Credit
-Medical Emergency Plan 1 hour CE Credit
-Patient Safety Coordinator 1 hour CE Credit
-Automated External Defibrillator 1 hour CE Credit
-Latex Allergy 1 hour CE Credit
-Emergency Medications 1 hour CE Credit
-Medical Emergency Event Documentation 1 hour CE Credit
-Comprehensive Medical Emergency Examination(a comprehensive review worth 6 hours)
A total of 53 hours of online medical emergency continuing education is
available all focused around:
a. medical emergencies
b. airway emergencies & equipment
c. anesthesia emergencies
d. emergency medications
e. basic life support(BLS)
f. advanced cardiovascular life support(ACLS)
g. pediatric advanced life support(PALS)
h. emergency response team development
i. emergency action planning and documentation
Year round online medical emergency preparedness through the IMEP medical
emergency membership.
IMEP's free medical emergency membership is now "LIVE" on its Web site. Go to Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness then click on the "GET YOUR FREE MEMBERSHIP NOW" located in the middle of the home page.
Follow the instructions. Promo Code is IMEP.
In December, dentists will have the opportunity to continue membership by purchasing a renewal or simply relinquishing it. Renewal is $8.95 per month for a dentist and staff up to 20 people. A total of 53 hours of medical emergency continuing education is approved by the AGD PACE program.
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