Optional Workshop - Thursday 21 Sept
Blood, Blood, Glorious Blood: Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose Workshop
Presented as an interactive hands on workshop
This 2 hour hands-on workshop teaches attendees the skills to take an accurate Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose measurement, interpret the findings and implement the best course of care for patients. There are risks involved in managing patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes within the dental setting. This workshop aims to provide dental practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to become involved with their patients’ overall health care and provide the support and education tailored to their needs.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the causes of hypertension and hypotension: what is actually happening in our bodies
- Have a better knowledge of the ideal range of readings and the risks with uncontrolled disease
- How to take an accurate blood pressure reading using both electronic and manual sphygmomanometers – patient positioning and timing play an important role!
- Interpret the reading and know when to postpone treatment and refer to a medical practitioner
- Understand a blood glucose reading: what are the risks of hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia and how to manage them in a dental setting
- How to take an accurate blood glucose reading