Knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice
Abstract Objective/aim The absence of a comprehensive understanding of potential anaphylactic reactions to local anesthetics (LAs) and management can result in grave consequences. For this reason we aim to assess Latin American dentists’ knowledge, preparedness, and competency in managing anaphylact...
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| author | Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda Juan C. Gallardo-Bastidas Gabriela Rouillon Borrero Hans Mautong Paola Andrea Mena Silva Zouina Sarfraz Azza Sarfraz Leonardo Cano Karla Robles-Velasco |
| author_facet | Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda Juan C. Gallardo-Bastidas Gabriela Rouillon Borrero Hans Mautong Paola Andrea Mena Silva Zouina Sarfraz Azza Sarfraz Leonardo Cano Karla Robles-Velasco |
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| description | Abstract Objective/aim The absence of a comprehensive understanding of potential anaphylactic reactions to local anesthetics (LAs) and management can result in grave consequences. For this reason we aim to assess Latin American dentists’ knowledge, preparedness, and competency in managing anaphylactic reactions to LAs. Materials and Methods Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to February 2022. Board-certified dentists answered a survey comprising 26 structured questions. Chi-square tests and logistic regression models were performed in Stata 17.0. Setting: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, and other Latin American countries. Results Of 507 respondents, lidocaine was the most frequently used LA (88.1%). While 85.2% could identify dyspnea as a symptom of anaphylaxis, only 50.1% knew the correct route for epinephrine administration, and just 43.5% had epinephrine in their emergency kits. Confidence in managing anaphylactic reactions was low (9.6%). Older age was inversely related to both knowledge of anaphylaxis management and the possession of epinephrine (P = 0.003 and P = 0.0001, respectively). Discussion Our study highlights a concerning discrepancy between the practical readiness of Latin American dentists in handling anaphylaxis. Conclusion The study’s findings underscore the need for educational interventions to improve the readiness to identify and handle anaphylactic emergencies in dental practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d731b6f5ea4549808144a8082d0fe0c52024-04-07T11:27:59ZengNature Publishing GroupBDJ Open2056-807X2024-04-011011610.1038/s41405-024-00210-xKnowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practiceIvan Cherrez-Ojeda0Juan C. Gallardo-Bastidas1Gabriela Rouillon Borrero2Hans Mautong3Paola Andrea Mena Silva4Zouina Sarfraz5Azza Sarfraz6Leonardo Cano7Karla Robles-Velasco8Universidad Espíritu SantoUniversidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil Carrera de OdontologíaUniversidad Espíritu SantoUniversidad Espíritu SantoUniversidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes UNIANDESDepartment of Research and Publications, Fatima Jinnah Medical UniversityDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan UniversityRespiralab, Respiralab Research GroupUniversidad Espíritu SantoAbstract Objective/aim The absence of a comprehensive understanding of potential anaphylactic reactions to local anesthetics (LAs) and management can result in grave consequences. For this reason we aim to assess Latin American dentists’ knowledge, preparedness, and competency in managing anaphylactic reactions to LAs. Materials and Methods Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to February 2022. Board-certified dentists answered a survey comprising 26 structured questions. Chi-square tests and logistic regression models were performed in Stata 17.0. Setting: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, and other Latin American countries. Results Of 507 respondents, lidocaine was the most frequently used LA (88.1%). While 85.2% could identify dyspnea as a symptom of anaphylaxis, only 50.1% knew the correct route for epinephrine administration, and just 43.5% had epinephrine in their emergency kits. Confidence in managing anaphylactic reactions was low (9.6%). Older age was inversely related to both knowledge of anaphylaxis management and the possession of epinephrine (P = 0.003 and P = 0.0001, respectively). Discussion Our study highlights a concerning discrepancy between the practical readiness of Latin American dentists in handling anaphylaxis. Conclusion The study’s findings underscore the need for educational interventions to improve the readiness to identify and handle anaphylactic emergencies in dental practice.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-024-00210-x |
| spellingShingle | Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda Juan C. Gallardo-Bastidas Gabriela Rouillon Borrero Hans Mautong Paola Andrea Mena Silva Zouina Sarfraz Azza Sarfraz Leonardo Cano Karla Robles-Velasco Knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice BDJ Open |
| title | Knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice |
| title_full | Knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice |
| title_short | Knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice |
| title_sort | knowledge and attitudes toward anaphylaxis to local anesthetics in dental practice |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-024-00210-x |
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