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Local Anesthetics interrupt pain impulses in a specific region of the body without a loss of consciousness
Local Anesthetics interrupt pain impulses in a specific region of the body without a loss of consciousness
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Local Infiltration is a type of local anesthesia that involves direct injection into tissues to reach nerve branches
Local Infiltration is a type of local anesthesia that involves direct injection into tissues to reach nerve branches
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The two main classes of local anesthetics are ester linked and amide linked
The two main classes of local anesthetics are ester linked and amide linked
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The ideal properties of local anesthetics include low systemic toxicity, quick onset of action, and duration of action sufficient for the surgical procedure
The ideal properties of local anesthetics include low systemic toxicity, quick onset of action, and duration of action sufficient for the surgical procedure
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Surface Anesthetics: – – Soluble agents:
Surface Anesthetics: – – Soluble agents:
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Differences between Ester LAs and Amide LAs Ester LAs Amide L As short duration
Differences between Ester LAs and Amide LAs Ester LAs Amide L As short duration
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Hypersensitivity:
Hypersensitivity:
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Mechanism of Action LAs block action potential generation by blocking sodium channels. LAs interact with a receptor situated within the voltage sensitive Na channel and raise threshold of channel opening:
Mechanism of Action LAs block action potential generation by blocking sodium channels. LAs interact with a receptor situated within the voltage sensitive Na channel and raise threshold of channel opening:
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Frequency – dependant block Also called:
Frequency – dependant block Also called:
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Depth of block increases with action potential frequency Order of sensory function block 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Depth of block increases with action potential frequency Order of sensory function block 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Main unwanted effects CNS effects:
Main unwanted effects CNS effects:
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Vasoconstrictors:
Vasoconstrictors:
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