Handbook of Local Anesthesia - E-Book : Handbook of Local Anesthesia - E-Book

A practical, "how-to" guide to safe anesthesia practices in dentistry, **Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 6th Edition** covers all the latest advances in science, instrumentation, and pain control techniques. From basic concepts to specific injection techniques, from dosage charts to the proper care and handling of equipment, this book provides in-depth, full-color coverage of key anesthesia topics, including specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Written by Dr. Stanley Malamed, dentistry's leading expert on this subject, **Handbook of Local Anesthesia** is a valuable reference that will help you prevent, recognize, and manage complications of local anesthesia administration. * **Videos on an available companion DVD** (sold separately) are narrated by Dr. Stanley Malamed, covering topics such as local anesthetic agents, anesthetic injection techniques, potential complications, and risk management. * **Full-color photographs and line drawings** are included throughout the book. * **In-depth discussions** cover the anesthetic agents used in dentistry, along with their clinical actions. * **Routes of administration** are described for all anesthetics. * **The proper care and handling of equipment** is addressed, along with the problems that may be encountered. * **Requirements for pain control and local anesthesia** within various dental specialties are included. * **Comprehensive information on Articaine** is included, a local anesthetic that is gaining widespread use in the United States. * **Numerous boxes and tables** provide a quick reference and comparison of techniques, drugs, and dosages. * **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. * **Updated discussions of the armamentarium** needed to succeed in local anesthesia delivery reflect the latest available drugs and devices. * **Updated discussions of the techniques** needed to provide successful pain control. * **Updated step-by-step procedures** cover the techniques for administering intraoral anesthesia. * **The latest advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques** are covered. "A practical, "how-to" guide to safe anesthesia practices in dentistry, Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 6th ed. covers all the latest advances in science, instrumentation, and pain control techniques. From basic concepts to specific injection techniques, from dosage charts to the proper care and handling of equipment, this book provides in-depth, full-color coverage of key anesthesia topics, including specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. The DVDs demonstrate the latest developments in local dental anesthetic drugs, armamentaria, and administration techniques through video clips and animations of virtually every kind of injection used in the clinical setting, accompanied throughout by expert commentary from Dr. Stanley Malamed."--Publisher Neurophysiology Pharmacology of local anesthetics Pharmacology of vasoconstrictors Clinical action of specific agents The syringe The needle The cartridge Additional armamentarium Preparation of the armamentarium Physical and pschylogical evaluation Basic injection technique Anatomical considerations Techniques of maxillary anesthesia Techniques of mandibular anesthesia Supplemental injection techniques Local anesthetic considerations in dental specialties Local complications Systemic complications Legal considerations / Daniel Orr Future trends in pain control.