DENTAL EMERGENCIES: Initial Presentation - Trauma

摘要

Whenever a patient experiences trauma, it is important to quickly assess the extent of injury and the stability of the entire patient. A life-threatening condition should be addressed first. Injuries should be "triaged" as to their relative importance, and handled accordingly, until the patient is stabilized. There are occasions where trauma in the oral region can endanger the pet, such as when the airway becomes obstructed, or when hemorrhage cannot be controlled. Once stable, it is then important to regain normal function of the oral cavity as quickly as possible. Getting a patient to eat and drink normally is an important part of the healing process.