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Emergency Supplies , Cont ’ d

Emergency Supplies , Cont ’ d

In addition , oxygen tanks and delivery systems should be checked on a regular basis to ensure they are in good working order . Emergency medications should be checked monthly , and restocked upon expiration or immediately after their use ; and a listing of emergency telephones should be kept in a prominent location near each telephone .
For more information about medical emergencies in the dental office , please visit the ADA website at : https :// www . adamemberadvantage . com / resources / culture-of-safety / preparation-and-management-ofmedical-emergencies .
** Please note that the SBOD is currently drafting regulations requiring all dental offices to have AEDs . These regulations are not in effect at present , but most likely will be in the near future
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