Using Nonexpert Online Reports to Enhance Expert Knowledge About Causes of Death in Dental Offices Reported in Scientific Publications: Qualitative and Quantitative Content Analysis and Search Engine Analysis.

Background: Fatalities rarely occur in dental offices. Implications for clinicians may be deduced from scientific publications and internet reports about deaths in dental offices.

Objective: Data involving deaths in dental facilities were analyzed using Google as well as the PubMed database.

Antioxidants may Attenuate Plasma Erythropoietin Decline after Hyperbaric Oxygen Diving.

According to previous studies, plasma erythropoietin (EPO) may decrease after hyperbaric oxygen exposure due to oxidative stress. It is hypothesized that the decrease of EPO can be attenuated by oxygen free radical scavengers.The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether EPO plasma levels can be influenced by oral application of vitamin C and E before repeated hyperbaric oxygen exposure during diving.

Peripheral venous or tibial intraosseous access for medical emergency treatment in the dental office?

Background: The anterior tibia has been recommended as emergency vascular access site if the intravenous route cannot be used.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the peripheral venous and anterior tibial intraosseous puncture as alternatives for dentists, using a human and a cadaver model.Method One group of dental students performed a venipuncture by using a standard catheter device (n = 21) on other students.

The laryngeal tube - a helpful tool for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the dental office?

Background: Supraglottic airway adjuncts such as the laryngeal tube (LT) have been recommended to be used by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) first responders.Objective This study aims to evaluate the performance characteristics of dental students and dentists using the LT in comparison to a conventional bag valve mask device (BVM) within manikin CPR training.

Method: A group of eight dentists and 12 dental students performed randomised crossover CPR training using LT and BVM.

Intraosseous vascular access through the anterior mandible--a cadaver model pilot study.

Background: Several insertion sites have been described for intraosseous puncture in cases of emergencies when a conventional vascular access cannot be established. This pilot study has been designed to evaluate the feasibility of the mandibular bone for the use of an intraosseous vascular access in a cadaver model.

Methodology/principal Findings: 17 dentistry and 16 medical students participating in a voluntary course received a short introduction into the method and subsequently used the battery powered EZ-IO system with a 15 mm cannula for a puncture of the anterior mandible in 33 cadavers.