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Clinical guideline for the management of odontogenic infections in the tertiary setting
Author(s) -
Vytla S,
Gebauer D
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/adj.12538
Subject(s) - guideline , odontogenic , medicine , dentistry , intensive care medicine , pathology
Background Odontogenic infections are a common presentation to emergency departments of Australian hospitals. Due to the limited training in diagnosis and treatment of dental conditions, these patients can present a challenge for the medical practitioner. The objective of this study was to provide an evidence‐based approach to the management of odontogenic infections in adults presenting to Royal Perth Hospital. Methods A literature search was conducted to identify evidence‐based guidelines for the management of odontogenic infections in the tertiary hospital setting. Keywords ‘dental’, ‘infections’ and ‘management’ were used to search PubMed , DynaMed and Embase databases. Results Recommendations were drawn from existing literature including coroner reports with respect to clinical assessment, investigations, medical and surgical management, and postoperative care. A flow chart, incorporating these recommendations, was created to allow for appropriate disposition of patients presenting with odontogenic infections to Royal Perth Hospital. Conclusions A clinical guideline is needed to appropriately manage patients presenting with odontogenic infections. We recommend the guideline be submitted to intradepartmental committees for assessment.