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HANDBOOK OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA
Handbook of Local Anesthesia
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Fifth Edition

By
Stanley Malamed, DDS, Professor and Chair, Section of Anesthesia and Medicine, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
Linda Duncan

Description
Offering comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics, this practical "how to" manual explores and teaches methods that enhance good local anesthesia practices, while alerting readers to specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Basic concepts for the safe and effective practice of local anesthesia in dentistry today are emphasized, along with the most current advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques.

Contents


Part One: The Drugs

1. Neurophysiology
2. Pharmacology of local anesthetics
3. Pharmacology of vasoconstrictors
4. Clinical action of specific agents


Part Two: The Armamentarium

5. The syringe
6. The needle
7. The cartridge
8. Additional armamentarium
9. Preparation of the armamentarium


Part Three: Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry

10. Physical and psychological evaluation
11. Basic injection technique
12. Anatomical considerations
13. Techniques of maxillary anesthesia
14. Techniques of mandibular anesthesia
15. Supplemental injection techniques
16. Local anesthetic considerations in dental specialties


Part Four: Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and Future Trends

17. Local complications
18. Systemic complications
19. Legal considerations
20. Future trends in pain control
21. Questions

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 416 pages, publication date: JUN-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02449-5
ISBN-10: 0-323-02449-1
Imprint: MOSBY


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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