Complications of Local Anesthesia
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What is the primary cause of needle breakage during dental injections?

  • Re-use of the needle
  • Incorrect use of the needle, such as aggressive insertion
  • Weakening of the dental needle by bending it before its insertion into the patient's mouth (correct)
  • Sudden unexpected movement of the patient

    • What is the most common point of needle fracture during dental injections?

  • The tip of the needle
  • The base of the needle
  • The hub of the needle (correct)
  • The middle of the needle

    • What is the recommended prevention method for needle breakage during dental injections?

  • Bending the needle before its insertion into the patient's mouth
  • Using smaller needles, such as gauge 30
  • Check the needles before using them (correct)
  • Re-using the needle multiple times

    • What is the most likely consequence of severe nerve damage caused by trauma during a dental injection?

    <p>Paresthesia will be permanent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended management approach for paresthesia caused by trauma during a dental injection?

    <p>Reassure the patient that the condition is transient with strict follow up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of paresthesia during a dental injection?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using disposable needles in dentistry?

    <p>They have made needle breakage and retention within the tissue an extremely rare occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for needle breakage during dental injections?

    <p>Using smaller needles, such as gauge 30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?

    <p>To maintain intact brain function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended compression depth for CPR in adults?

    <p>5 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate of chest compressions for CPR in adults?

    <p>100 per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely cause of a hypersensitivity reaction to local anesthesia?

    <p>Local anesthetic agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended compression to ventilation ratio for CPR in adults?

    <p>30:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial treatment for a vasovagal attack?

    <p>Lower the head of the patient and elevate the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of local anesthetic agent is more commonly associated with hypersensitivity reactions?

    <p>Ester type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of hypersensitivity reactions to local anesthesia?

    <p>Less than 1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended gauge of needle for an inferior alveolar nerve block?

    <p>Gauge 25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a portion of the needle is visible after breakage?

    <p>Grasp it firmly with a hemostat and remove it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of facial nerve paralysis as a complication of the inferior alveolar nerve block?

    <p>Insertion of the needle too far back and behind the ascending ramus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of depositing the anesthetic solution in the substance of the parotid gland?

    <p>Failure of anesthesia of the inferior alveolar nerve and paralysis of the facial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended management for facial nerve paralysis as a complication of the inferior alveolar nerve block?

    <p>Reassure the patient of the transient nature of the event and advice an eye patch until motor function returns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of facial nerve paralysis as a complication of the inferior alveolar nerve block?

    <p>Hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the patient moving their jaw during the procedure if a needle breaks?

    <p>The tension from the muscle of the masticatory system helps the needle to penetrate the tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the broken part of the needle cannot be removed by oneself?

    <p>Refer the patient to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common age group affected by trauma in local anesthesia?

    <p>Younger children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of placing a cotton roll between the lip and the teeth in a patient who has received local anesthesia?

    <p>To prevent trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of hematoma in local anesthesia?

    <p>Penetration of the blood vessel with the needle during injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following blood vessels is most commonly associated with hematoma in local anesthesia?

    <p>Pterygoid venous plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary management strategy for hematoma in local anesthesia?

    <p>Apply direct pressure to the affected area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary complication of hematoma in the pterygomandibular space?

    <p>Trismus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the rarity of infection after local anesthesia?

    <p>Introduction of sterile disposable needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of management in trauma prevention in local anesthesia?

    <p>Prevention of trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of trismus?

    <p>Trauma to the muscles due to the injection of local anesthetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to prevent trismus?

    <p>Use sharp, sterile, disposable needle and practice atraumatic insertion and injection technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of hematoma resorption in trismus?

    <p>Approximately 2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of physiotherapy in trismus management?

    <p>To improve mandible movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause soft tissue injury during local anesthesia?

    <p>Trauma to the anesthetized soft tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for trismus?

    <p>Applying hot and moist towels to the affected area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patient do to prevent self-inflicted trauma to the lips and tongue during local anesthesia?

    <p>Avoid biting or chewing these tissues while still anesthetized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be removed until the muscular movement retunes in a patient with trismus?

    <p>Contact lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Complications of Local Anesthesia

    • Paresthesia is a complication that may occur due to trauma to a nerve during injection, injection of contaminated solution, or hemorrhage and infection near a nerve.
    • Symptoms of paresthesia include an electric shock sensation throughout the distribution of the involved nerve.
    • Most cases of paresthesia resolve within 8 weeks without treatment, but severe damage can lead to permanent paresthesia.

    Needle Breakage

    • Causes of needle breakage include:
      • Weakening of the needle by bending
      • Sudden patient movement
      • Smaller needles (e.g. gauge 30) are more prone to breakage
      • Reuse of needles
      • Incorrect use of the needle (e.g. aggressive insertion, sudden changes in direction)
      • Defective needles
    • Prevention methods include:
      • Checking needles before use
      • Using larger gauge needles (e.g. gauge 25)
      • Avoiding redirection of the needle
    • Management of needle breakage involves:
      • Staying calm and localizing the broken part
      • Informing the patient and reassuring them
      • Stabilizing the patient's jaw to prevent further movement
      • Removing the broken part if possible, or referring to an oral surgeon if necessary

    Facial Nerve Paralysis

    • Causes of facial nerve paralysis include:
      • Insertion of the needle too far back and behind the ascending ramus
      • Deposition of solution in the parotid gland
    • Symptoms of facial nerve paralysis include:
      • Transient paralysis of muscles of the chin, lower lip, upper lip, eyelid, and eyebrow
      • Inability to close the eye or raise the eyebrow
    • Management of facial nerve paralysis involves:
      • Reassuring the patient of the transient nature of the event
      • Advising the patient to use an eye patch until motor function returns
      • Removing contact lenses if worn

    Trismus

    • Causes of trismus include:
      • Trauma to the muscles during injection
      • Muscle irritation by contaminated solution
      • Hematoma or infection
      • Excessive volume of local anesthetic solution deposited
    • Prevention methods include:
      • Using sharp, sterile, disposable needles
      • Practicing atraumatic insertion and injection technique
      • Avoiding repeated injections and multiple insertions
      • Using the minimum effective volume of local anesthetic solution
    • Management of trismus involves:
      • Heat therapy (e.g. hot and moist towels, warm saline rinse)
      • Using analgesics and muscle relaxants
      • Physiotherapy (e.g. opening and closing the mouth, lateral excursions of the mandible)

    Soft Tissue Injury

    • Causes of soft tissue injury include:
      • Self-inflicted trauma to the lips and tongue while anesthetized
      • Trauma to the soft tissue during injection
    • Prevention methods include:
      • Selecting local anesthetic of appropriate duration
      • Placing a cotton roll between the lip and teeth if still anesthetized
      • Warning the patient against drinking hot fluids or biting the lips or tongue
    • Management of soft tissue injury involves:
      • Symptomatic treatment (e.g. analgesics, antibiotics, warm saline rinses)
      • Using lubricants to cover lip lesions and minimize irritation

    Hematoma

    • Causes of hematoma include:
      • Penetration of blood vessels with the needle during injection
    • Prevention methods include:
      • Learning anatomical landmarks and injection technique
      • Avoiding relocating the needle to different sites inside the tissue
    • Management of hematoma involves:
      • Applying direct pressure if possible
      • Informing the patient and reevaluating the possibilities of continuing treatment
      • Instructing the patient to avoid applying heat over the area and prescribing analgesics and antibiotics if necessary

    Infection

    • Causes of infection include:
      • Contamination of the injection site
    • Management of infection involves:
      • First aid treatment (e.g. lowering the head, elevating the legs, loosening tight belts and collars)
      • Stimulating respiration
      • Administering oxygen and maintaining the airway if necessary

    Hypersensitivity or Allergy to Local Anesthesia

    • Causes of hypersensitivity include:
      • Local anesthetic agent
      • Vasoconstrictor
      • Additives like bisulfite (preservative)
    • Hypersensitivity reactions are rare, occurring in less than 1% of all complications of local anesthesia.

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