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Actions and Algorithms for Med Emerg: How To Save a Life (including your own)
About this Seminar
A CRISIS SITUATION can-and likely will-occur at some time in your practice.
Many potential medical emergencies can be prevented. Gain a comprehensive command of the essential knowledge and skills needed to handle a life threatening medical crisis.
There are more medically compromised patients coming to our offices than ever before. Acquire "up to the minute" actions for dealing with a medical emergency while challenging preconceived or outdated ideas. Daniel Pompa, DDS - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, ADA Consultant and Seminar Series Speaker - discusses the prevention, preparation, recognition and management of medical emergencies. Delivered in an interactive, high energy, multi-media presentation frequently described by attendees as "highly informative," "engaging," and "exceptional." A step-by-step medical approach using basic physical diagnostic methods is reviewed, giving the attendee a clear understanding of these medical findings.
We will explore the "Conversational History" and how it will uncover medical issues not revealed by the standard health history form. Additionally, the participant will learn simple, non-invasive critical tests that can reduce overall risks. We clearly delineate indications for emergency drug use and proper dosages, as well as demonstrate how to assemble and maintain an ideal emergency drug kit. The newest techniques for drug administration will be shown for participants to hone their skills utilizing simulation models and real drugs. Dr. Pompa may incorporate live demonstrations to enhance the learning experience depending on the venue format.
Attendees will receive and review color-coded instructional cards depicting the most common life-threatening situations with algorithms providing an easy to follow action plan for both dentist and team members. We will also review the legal and moral obligations that are presented during a medical crisis.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover three simple chair-side, non-invasive tests to help avoid an emergency
- Recognize the most frequent life threatening emergencies and know when and why they occur
- Review a systematic approach to treat the most common life-threatening scenarios
- Learn how to develop a plan for the office team when dealing with a crisis event
- Determine when to administer the essential "Top 10" emergency drugs
- Understand legal and moral obligations presented by medical emergencies
Presenters

About Dr. Daniel Pompa
Dr. Daniel Pompa, is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is a Fellow in both The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Pompa practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for over 30 years in New York City and now lectures full-time.
In the October 2022 issue of “Dentistry Today”, Dr. Pompa was cited as a “Leader in Continuing Dental Education” for 2023. He was also listed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
He has been a guest speaker multiple times at numerous Universities across the United States.
Dr. Pompa has published in numerous journals including: The “Journal of the American Dental Association”, “Dentistry Today”, and the “New York State Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry”. Dan has been featured as a Seminar Series Speaker/Consultant for the American Dental Association and is presently a Colgate Speaker.
Dr. Pompa has now presented over 500 lectures both Nationally and Internationally. The Medical Emergency full-day course in now being presented throughout the U.S. and Canada and now in Europe and South America. Dan also has lecture topics on Dental Implants, “To Pull or Not to Pull” and “The Single Tooth Implant”. All of these topics are for the entire Dental Team.
Dr. Pompa is also an inventor, having been issued a U.S. Patent for his contribution in developing a protocol for CT Guided Surgery in Dental Implantology. His patent (U.S. Patent #5,320,529) is cited today by over 350 new patents.