Abstract
Recent Epidemiology studies suggest that the use of drugs which are the cause of anaphylactic shock have has increased globally, including in developing countries. Familiarity with the prevention of anaphylactic shock, especially after the administration of local anaesthetics is of very significant importance for dentists.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the awareness of dentists in Bandar Abbas city of the symptoms, signs and management of anaphylactic shock.
Methods: This study was descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional. During 2015, all dentists working in private offices or dental clinics in Bandar Abbas were invited to participate. Those who agreed received an explanatory note and a questionnaire, which had been piloted. It contained 23 questions on dosage and type of local anaesthesia.
Results: The questionnaire was completed by 65 dentists of whom 23 (35%) scored less than 50%. Many were unfamiliar with the symptoms and signs of anaphylactic shock and none answered all the questions correctly particularly those associated with anaphylactic shock.
Conclusions: The results of this study showed that most of dentists who completed the questionnaire did not have enough knowledge about anaphylaxis. Training on this topic should be offered to dentists in Bandar Abbas.
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