Oral Surgery and Anesthesia Quiz
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What is the recommended heat therapy duration for treating a hematoma after its occurrence?

  • 30 minutes every hour
  • 10 minutes every hour
  • 15 minutes every hour
  • 20 minutes every hour (correct)

Which of the following sites corresponds to extra-oral discoloration and swelling of skin below the lower eyelid?

  • Mental foramen
  • Infra-orbital foramen (correct)
  • Medial aspect of ramus
  • Nasal foramen

What preventive measure can be taken to avoid aspiration in patients still anesthetized at discharge?

  • Advise the patient to drink only cold fluids
  • Provide a soft diet to the patient
  • Place a cotton roll in the buccal or labial fold (correct)
  • Instruct the patient to use a toothpick

In the unlikely event of an infection after oral surgery, what management strategy is recommended?

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What common risk is associated with residual soft tissue numbness in patients post-anesthesia?

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What is a key measure to prevent needle breakage during oral surgery?

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What constitutes paresthesia following an injection?

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Which nerves are commonly affected by paresthesia during anesthesia?

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What should be done if a needle fragment is not visible after a breakage?

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Which factor does NOT contribute to nerve injury during anesthesia?

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What action is recommended to the patient experiencing paresthesia?

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What should be emphasized regarding needle insertion depth for IANB in adults?

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What sensation might patients describe during nerve injury from anesthesia?

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What is the recommended method for exercising the jaw after dental procedures?

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What is the most common cause of infection related to anesthetic administration?

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Which method is effective in managing a hematoma post-injection?

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What should be avoided during the initial phase of managing a hematoma?

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What is the appropriate duration for starting antibiotic treatment if trismus does not respond to conservative therapy?

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What should be done immediately to manage a hematoma following an injection?

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Why is it important to use a sterile needle during anesthetic administration?

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What should you advise a patient about soreness and trismus after a dental procedure?

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What is the cause of facial nerve paralysis during an Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB)?

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What immediate management step should be taken for a patient experiencing temporary facial nerve paralysis?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of temporary facial nerve paralysis?

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What should be done if ocular complications arise from anesthetic injection?

<p>Consult with an ophthalmologist. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique can prevent facial nerve paralysis when performing a Vazirani-Akinosi block?

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What is the average inter-incisal opening in normal individuals?

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How can ocular complications resulting from anesthetic diffusion be best managed?

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What is a potential cause of ulcerations developing after an intraoral injection of local anesthetic?

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What is a critical preventive measure when performing nerve blocks to avoid complications?

<p>Aspiration before injecting anesthetic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of pain during local anesthetic injection?

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How should edema caused by infection be managed if symptoms persist beyond 3 days?

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What is the recommended rate for injecting local anesthetics to minimize tissue damage?

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What should be done if edema is caused by trauma during the injection?

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of edema from an allergic response?

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What is a possible indication that an edema may be caused by hemorrhage?

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What is the first line of management for allergic edema without airway obstruction?

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What is the most common cause of trismus following dental treatment?

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Which of the following strategies helps in preventing trismus during dental procedures?

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What is one of the recommended management techniques for trismus?

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Which pharmacological treatment is considered a last option for trismus pain management?

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What can contribute to muscle dysfunction and irritate tissue after dental procedures?

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What action can patients take at home to relieve discomfort associated with trismus?

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What is one negative consequence of using multiple needle insertions during anesthesia?

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How does the acidity of some local anesthetic solutions affect muscle health?

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Flashcards

Needle breakage prevention: Patient movement

Sudden unexpected movement of the patient during needle insertion, primarily an issue in children.

Needle breakage prevention: Hubbing the needle

Inserting the needle all the way to the hub, except for the maxillary nerve injection due to the deeper penetration.

Needle breakage prevention: Bone contact

Forceful contact with bone can bend, fracture, or deflect the needle, potentially causing pain during withdrawal.

Needle breakage prevention: Bending or Redirecting

Intentional bending or redirecting of the needle inside tissue can lead to breakage.

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Needle breakage prevention: Needle length for IANB

Using short needles for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) in adults can increase the risk of needle breaking.

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Paresthesia

Numbness or altered sensation persisting beyond the expected duration of anesthesia, often due to nerve injury.

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Common nerves affected by paresthesia

The inferior alveolar nerve and the lingual nerve are commonly affected by paresthesia.

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Causes of paresthesia

Trauma to the nerve caused by the needle, contaminated anesthetic solution, or hemorrhage around the nerve sheath.

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Facial Nerve Paralysis (Temporary)

Caused by injecting anesthetic into the parotid gland, affecting the facial nerve. Occurs due to incorrect needle placement during IANB or V-A block.

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Symptoms of Facial Nerve Paralysis

Temporary loss of motor function on the affected side of the face, including inability to close the eye and drooping of the lip.

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Diplopia (Double Vision) from Anesthesia

The anesthetic solution spreads through the inferior orbital fissure, affecting the extraocular muscles and causing double vision.

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Retinal Ischemia from Anesthesia

Accidental injection of anesthetic into the ophthalmic artery, disrupting blood supply to the retina, leading to temporary blindness.

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Trismus

Limited mouth opening caused by muscle trauma or inflammation.

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Prevention of Facial Nerve Paralysis

Ensure needle tip is in contact with bone before injection (IANB). Avoid overinsertion of the needle (V-A Block).

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Management of Facial Nerve Paralysis

Reassure the patient about the temporary nature of the paralysis. Patch the affected eye, and lubricate the cornea.

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Prevention of Ocular Complications

Reassure the patient. Follow standard protocol with thorough aspiration during injection.

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Trismus Cause: Muscle Trauma

Muscle injury in the infratemporal space caused by the injection of local anesthetic, especially when acidic solutions are used.

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Trismus Cause: Multiple Needle Insertions

Multiple needle insertions increase the risk of muscle trauma and inflammation, leading to trismus.

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Trismus Cause: Contaminated Anesthetic

Contaminated anesthetic solutions can trigger an inflammatory response in the muscles, causing trismus.

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Trismus Cause: Excessive Anesthetic Volume

Excessive anesthetic volume in a confined space compresses muscles, leading to pain and limited jaw movement.

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Trismus Cause: Hemorrhage or Hematoma

Blood clots following injections can irritate the muscles and cause stiffness, usually resolving within two weeks.

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Trismus Cause: Infection

Infection in the injection site can cause inflammation and pain, contributing to trismus.

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Trismus Management: Heat Therapy

Gentle heat therapy applied to the affected jaw muscles can relieve pain and relax muscle spasms.

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What is the main cause of infection after dental injections?

The most common cause is contamination of the needle before administering the anesthetic.

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How to prevent infection from dental injections.

Properly preparing the injection site with a topical antiseptic, careful handling of the needle, and using sterile disposable needles are crucial to prevent infection.

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How is trismus managed?

Heat, analgesics, muscle relaxants, and physiotherapy are used to manage trismus, a condition of jaw stiffness.

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What is a hematoma?

Bleeding into the tissues during or after an injection.

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What causes a hematoma after a dental injection?

Bleeding into the tissues can be caused by leakage from damaged blood vessels during the injection procedure.

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How can hematomas be prevented after dental injections?

Using the correct injection technique, aspirating before injecting, and minimizing the number of needle insertions can help prevent hematomas.

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What is the immediate management for a hematoma?

Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site for at least 2 minutes and apply ice to reduce swelling and blood vessel constriction.

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What is the subsequent management of a hematoma?

Advise the patient about possible soreness and trismus and prescribe analgesics for pain management. Avoid applying heat for at least 4-6 hours as it can increase swelling.

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Heat therapy for hematoma

Application of heat (20 minutes every hour) to the area of hematoma starting the next day after the injection. It acts as a pain reliever and helps speed up the absorption of blood.

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Hematoma

A bruise-like swelling that can form after an injection, often due to a small amount of bleeding into the surrounding tissue.

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Analgesics for soft tissue injury

The use of medications to reduce pain, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, as needed.

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Prevention of soft tissue injury after local anesthesia

Preventing self-inflicted injuries to anesthetized areas (lips, tongue, cheek) by educating the patient and guardian about the potential risks.

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Post-Anesthetic Lesions

Occasional development of oral ulcers 1-2 days after local anesthetic injection. Triggered by needle, anesthetic solution, or other instruments, it reactivates pre-existing conditions like recurrent aphthous stomatitis or herpes simplex.

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Pain on Injection

Pain experienced during injection, often caused by a dull needle, rapid anesthetic delivery, needle barbs, or contaminated anesthetic solution.

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Edema (Swelling) after Injection

Swelling of tissue due to abnormal fluid accumulation. Usually localized and accompanied by pain and functional impairment. Common causes include trauma, infection, allergic reaction, and hemorrhage.

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Edema due to Trauma

Edema caused by trauma during injection, often resolves within 1-3 days. Symptomatic management with analgesics for discomfort.

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Edema due to Hemorrhage

Edema resembling a hematoma, requiring management similar to a hematoma.

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Edema due to Infection

Edema caused by infection. If it doesn't resolve within 3 days, antibiotics should be prescribed by a dentist or physician.

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Edema due to Allergy

Edema caused by allergic reaction, known as angioedema. Management varies depending on the severity and location of swelling. Oral antihistamines can be used. Referral to an allergist may be necessary if airway obstruction occurs.

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Causes of Needle Breakage

Needle breakage caused by forceful bone contact, sudden patient movement, bending/redirecting the needle, or using short needles for deep injections.

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Study Notes

Oral Surgery 24-25: Local Anesthesia Complications

  • Local complications of anesthesia, are a significant concern in oral surgery.
  • Needle breakage: Sudden patient movement during needle insertion can lead to breakage, particularly in children. Needle insertion should not reach the hub unless absolutely necessary.
  • Needle bending/fracture: Forceful contact with bone can cause the needle to bend or fracture. Intentional needle bending, or redirection inside tissue, is also a potential issue.
  • Paresthesia: Persistent anesthesia (lasting beyond the expected duration) or altered sensation is a significant complication. This involves the sensation of electric shock or zap and can affect the inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve.
  • Causes of paresthesia: Traumatic needle insertion, contaminated anesthetic solution, or hemorrhage near the nerve.
  • Management of paresthesia: Involves informing and reassuring patients, assessing paresthesia degree, and suggesting 2-monthly observation for at least 2 months. Referrals to specialists for persistent cases are crucial.
  • Facial nerve paralysis: Anesthetic can be inadvertently deposited into the parotid gland affecting the facial nerve, resulting in temporary paralysis.
  • Ocular complications: Anesthetic solution can diffuse and reach the extraocular muscles, causing diplopia (double vision). Accidental intravascular injection could impair blood supply to the retina.
  • Trismus: Limited mouth opening. This may result from muscle trauma.
  • Infection: Needle contamination before use and needle passing through infected tissues carries the risk of spreading infection.
  • Hematoma: Blood leakage into tissues following trauma to blood vessels during injections leads to swelling, bruising, and pain. Minimizing the number of needle penetrations and using proper aspiration techniques will help to lessen the risk of this complication. Applying direct pressure to the bleeding site for 2 minutes can help stop bleeding. Applying ice packs can reduce swelling, as constricting blood vessels minimizes the effusion of bleeding.
  • Soft Tissue Injury: Residual numbness in the areas that were anesthetized can lead to self-inflicted damage to lips, tongue or cheek after the anesthetic wears off.
  • Edema: Abnormal fluid accumulation beneath the skin causing tissue swelling. This is often an outcome of trauma, infection, allergic reaction, or bleeding incidents.
  • Epithelial desquamation: Topical anesthetics used for extended periods can cause tissue sloughing. Sterile abscesses can develop following palatal injections.

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