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Handbook of Local Anesthesia
Description
Offering comprehensive coverage of a
wide range of topics, this practical "how to" manual explores and teaches
methods that enhance good local anesthesia practices, while alerting readers to
specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Basic
concepts for the safe and effective practice of local anesthesia in dentistry
today are emphasized, along with the most current advances in science,
technology, and pain control techniques.
Key Features
- Basic concepts for the safe and effective practice of local
anesthesia in dentistry are emphasized.
- Recent advances in science, technology, and pain control
techniques are presented.
- Clear instructions for administering local anesthetics are
accompanied by high-quality photographs and drawings to enhance the reader's
understanding.
- Numerous boxes and tables are presented throughout to
provide a quick reference and comparison of techniques, drugs, and dosages.
- In-depth discussions are provided on the anesthetic agents
used in dentistry, along with their clinical actions.
- Dosage charts, injection techniques, information on
duration of action, and contraindications for local anesthetics are included
at the end of the book for quick reference.
- Step-by-step procedures and instructions for administering
local anesthetics are provided.
- The proper care and handling of equipment are thoroughly
covered, along with the problems that may be encountered.
- Information is provided on the requirements for pain
control and local anesthesia within various dental specialties that require
particular attention.
- Coverage includes electronic dental anesthesia and
ultrasonics, as alternatives to the injection of drugs.
New to this Edition
- A chapter on Legal Considerations mentions foreseeable
complications related to the administration of local anesthetics and discusses
the standard of care with regard to appropriate prevention and treatment.
- An all-new, full-color design includes vibrant
illustrations and drawings.
- Comprehensive information is provided on Articaine, a
highly debated local anesthetic recently approved by the FDA, that is gaining
widespread use in the United States.
- Discussions of the armamentarium needed to succeed in local
anesthesia delivery have been updated to reflect the latest available drugs
and devices.
- Updated instructions for administering the various
techniques of intraoral anesthesia are presented in consistent, step-by-step
procedures.
- The New 2003 CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines are provided to
keep readers up to date on the latest standards of practice.
Table of Contents
Part One: The Drugs
1. Neurophysiology 2. Pharmacology of local anesthetics 3. Pharmacology of
vasoconstrictors 4. Clinical action of specific agents Part Two: The
Armamentarium 5. The syringe 6. The needle 7. The cartridge 8. Additional
armamentarium 9. Preparation of the armamentarium Part Three: Techniques of
Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry 10. Physical and psychological evaluation
11. Basic injection technique 12. Anatomical considerations 13. Techniques of
maxillary anesthesia 14. Techniques of mandibular anesthesia 15. Supplemental
injection techniques 16. Local anesthetic considerations in dental specialties
Part Four: Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and Future Trends
17. Local complications 18. Systemic complications 19. Legal considerations 20.
Future trends in pain control 21. Questions
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