Complications of Local Anesthesia in Dentistry
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What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for adults during CPR?

  • $2 cm$
  • $15 cm$
  • $10 cm$
  • $5 cm$ (correct)

    • What is the primary goal of CPR in a person who is in cardiac arrest?

  • To elevate the legs
  • To loosen tight belt and collar
  • To stimulate respiration
  • To restore blood circulation and breathing (correct)

    • What is the estimated frequency of hypersensitivity reaction to local anesthesia?

  • Around 10% of all complications
  • More than 5% of all complications
  • Almost 20% of all complications
  • Less than 1% of all complications (correct)

    • What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to ventilation during CPR for adults?

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

    What is the primary cause of a vasovagal attack?

    <p>Unknown, but treatment is initiated to stimulate respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the typical outcome of a vasovagal attack if treated promptly?

    <p>Spontaneous recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a non-psychogenic factor that can contribute to vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Sitting in an upright position or standing for a prolonged period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the cardioinhibitory response in vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Decrease in heart rate and contractility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of prevention in vasovagal syncope?

    <p>To eliminate the cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the vasodepressor response on blood vessels?

    <p>Dilation of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the simultaneous enhancement of parasympathetic nervous system tone and withdrawal of sympathetic nervous system tone?

    <p>Decreased cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the brainstem in vasovagal syncope?

    <p>It is activated directly or indirectly by the triggering stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended preoperative measure to prevent vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Taking a light meal prior to the dental appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of bacterial infection during local anesthesia administration?

    <p>Contamination of the needle by touching the mucous membrane in the oral cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of storing the cartridge in its original container after use?

    <p>To ensure the cartridge is not reused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of antibiotic treatment prescribed to patients with an infection caused by local anesthesia?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of trismus?

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

    What is the most common systemic complication that occurs with local anesthesia in the dental office?

    <p>Fainting (vasovagal attack)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of cerebral ischemia during a vasovagal attack?

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

    What is a characteristic of a patient experiencing a vasovagal attack?

    <p>Slow pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three essential elements required to give efficient local anesthesia?

    <p>Thorough anatomical knowledge, mastering a good technique, and sterile handling of the dental syringe assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there is any suspicion of inadequate product quality?

    <p>Use a new one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gauge is appropriate for an inferior alveolar nerve block?

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

    What should be done if a needle breaks during a procedure?

    <p>Stay calm and try to localize the broken part in the tissue</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>Inserting the needle too far back and behind the ascending ramus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the solution being deposited in the substance of the parotid gland?

    <p>Paralysis of the facial muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical presentation of facial nerve paralysis?

    <p>Transient paralysis of the muscles of the chin, lower lip, upper lip, eyelid, and inability to raise the eyebrow of the affected side</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What should be done to manage facial nerve paralysis?

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

    What is the primary purpose of using a cotton roll between the lip and the teeth during local anesthesia?

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

    What is the most common blood vessel associated with hematoma in the pterygomandibular space?

    <p>Inferior alveolar vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of facial nerve paralysis?

    <p>Transient paralysis of the facial muscles that will resolve without residual effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of management in cases of hematoma?

    <p>To reevaluate the possibilities of continuing the treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of hematoma in the pterygomandibular space?

    <p>Trismus 2-3 days after injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary management of infection after local anesthesia?

    <p>Prescribing antibiotics and analgesics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Complications of Local Anesthesia

    Broken Needle

    • Use a new needle if there is any suspicion of inadequate product quality
    • Do not redirect a needle once it is inserted into the tissue
    • Management:
      • Stay calm and try to localize the broken part in the tissue
      • Tell the patient what has happened and try to relax and comfort them
      • Stabilize the patient's jaws to keep the needle in place
      • Remove the broken part with a hemostat if visible, or refer the patient to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon if not

    Facial Nerve Paralysis

    • Cause: inserting the needle too far back and behind the ascending ramus
    • Solution: depositing the anesthetic in the parotid gland, causing paralysis of the facial muscles
    • Clinically:
      • Patient complains of transient paralysis of the muscles of the chin, lower lip, upper lip, eyelid, and eyebrow
    • Management:
      • Reassure the patient of the transient nature of the event
      • Advise the patient to use an eye patch until motor function returns

    Trauma

    • Occurs more frequently in younger children and mentally retarded patients
    • Prevention:
      • Select a local anesthetic of appropriate duration
      • Place a cotton roll between the lip and teeth if they are still anesthetized
      • Warn the patient against drinking hot fluid, and biting the lips or tongue
    • Management:
      • Symptomatic management with analgesics, antibiotics, warm saline rinses, and lubricants

    Hematoma

    • Cause: penetrating a blood vessel with the needle during injection
    • Commonly associated with:
      • Pterygoid venous plexus
      • Posterior superior alveolar vessels
      • Inferior alveolar vessels in the pterygomandibular space
      • Mental vessels
      • Infraorbital vessels
    • Prevention:
      • Learn anatomical landmarks and injection technique
      • Avoid relocating the needle to different sites inside the tissue
    • Management:
      • Apply direct pressure if possible
      • Inform the patient of what happened and reevaluate the possibilities of continuing treatment
      • Instruct the patient to avoid applying heat to the area and prescribe analgesics and antibiotics if necessary

    Infection

    • Causes:
      • Contamination of the needle by touching the mucous membrane
      • Improper technique in handling local anesthetic equipment
      • Injecting the solution into an area of infection
    • Prevention:
      • Use sterile disposable needles
      • Properly handle the needle to avoid contact with non-sterile surfaces
      • Use cartridges only once and store them in their original container
    • Management:
      • Treat with antibiotic for 7 days
      • Manage as trismus if infection occurs

    Systemic Complications of Local Anesthesia

    Fainting (Vasovagal Attack)

    • Most common systemic complication in the dental office
    • Cause: sudden transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral ischemia
    • Predisposing factors:
      • Anxiety
      • Emotional stress
      • Pain of sudden and unexpected nature
      • The sight of blood, surgical or other dental instruments
      • Sitting in an upright position or standing for a prolonged period
      • Hunger or starvation
      • Poor physical condition
      • Hot, humid, and crowded environment
    • Mechanism:
      • Brainstem activation leading to simultaneous enhancement of parasympathetic nervous system tone and withdrawal of sympathetic nervous system tone
      • Cardioinhibitory response and vasodepressor response
    • Prevention:
      • Good preoperative assessment
      • Proper injection technique
      • Use of sedation for relief of anxiety
    • Management:
      • Lower the head of the patient and elevate their legs
      • Loosen tight belts and collars
      • Stimulate respiration
      • CPR if necessary

    Hypersensitivity or Allergy to Local Anesthesia

    • More commonly seen with ester type agents than amide type
    • Causes:
      • Local anesthetic agent
      • Vasoconstrictor
      • Additives like bisulfite
    • Rare, representing less than 1% of all complications of local anesthesia

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