Cardiac Arrest Upon Induction of General Anesthesia.

There are numerous causes of cardiac arrest in the perioperative period, including hypoxia, hypovolemia, and vagal response to medications or procedures during routine anesthetics. Initiation of adequate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of epinephrine, and application of a defibrillator, with shocking when applicable, are all essential steps in achieving return of spontaneous circulation. Knowledge and utilization of monitoring equipment can alert the provider to problems leading to cardiac arrest as well as ensure proper resuscitative efforts during the event.

Dental management of scleroderma patients using pentoxifylline plus vitamin E with and without TheraBite to reduce trismus: Two case reports and brief review of literature.

To provide evidence supporting the off label use of pentoxifylline and vitamin E especially by dentists with TheraByte to reduce trismus in scleroderma patients.