Local Anaesthetics

Local anaesthetics offer advantages in surgical procedures, minimizing preparation time and reducing recovery periods compared to general anaesthesia. Side effects with local anaesthesia are typically minor, such as injection site soreness, and severe complications are rare. Unlike general anaesthesia, local anaesthesia seldom requires continuous monitoring, making it a safer option for many procedures. Local anaesthetics play a crucial role in various fields such as Endodontics, Pedodontics, Implantology, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Surgical Consumables, Biopsy, Curettage, Flap Surgery.

Types of Local Anaesthetics:

Topical Anaesthetics:

• Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes.
• Available in various forms like liquids, creams, local anaesthetic gel, local anaesthetic sprays, and patches.
• Used for procedures involving stitches, needle pokes, IV or catheter insertion, laser treatments, cataract surgery, and endoscopy.
• Over-the-counter options like benzocaine (Orajel) can alleviate pain from mouth sores, wounds, sore throat, burns, rashes, bug bites, and haemorrhoids.

Injection:

• Administered via injection for numbing during procedures.
• Commonly used in dental work, skin biopsy, growth removal, pacemaker insertion, and diagnostic tests like lumbar puncture or bone marrow biopsy.

Nerve blocks: These involve injecting local anaesthetic drugs near nerves to numb the pain in the nerve's distribution area. This technique is commonly used in dental procedures, eye surgeries, and spinal anaesthesia for...