Local Anesthesia Flashcards
When can we skip local anesthesia? (3)
- Preparation into enamel (PRR)
- Slow speed hand excavation
- Very careful supra-gingival rubber dam clamp
What type of anesthetic is benzocaine (amine or ester) and when do you use it?
Ester-type
Used for temporary relief in pain associated with:
- toothache
- minor sore throat pain
- canker sore
How much benzocaine does the topical unit contain?
0.40gm of 20% benzocaine gel
Generally the concentration of benzocaine ranges from 10%-20%
Where should the patients head and doctor position be for each quadrant injection?
UL: head to the right. 11:00
UA: head straight or right. 7:00 or 11:00
UR: head straight or right. 7:00 or 11:00
LL: straight. 11:00
LA: straight 11:00
LR: to the right. 7:00 or 11:00
What is 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epi used for
Infiltration and block for any age group
What is 4% septa canine with 1:100,000 epi used for?
Prudent infections only – advantage for mandibular infiltration when there is concern for post visit self-injury
It is approved for children >=4yrs old
Superior alveolar penetrate - advantage for infiltration technique for exodontia with PAP
Infant needs extractions of D,E,F,G and weights 22 pounds. Calculate the lidocaine and septocaine dosage
Lidocaine = 2mg/lb
Max dose = 2x22 = 44mg
Carouse contains 34mg
Thus, safe to use 1.3 carpules
Septocaine = 3.2mg/lb
Max dose = 3.2x22 = 70.4mg
Carpules contain 68mg
Thus, safe to use 1 carpule
What is the 27G, 30G, and 30G X-short needles used for
27G - mandibular block
30G - maxillary infiltration
30G - maxillary infiltration, anterior primary dentition (Age
What are the post operative instructions after giving local anesthesia?
- Childs lip, tongue, and cheek will be numb for about an hour
- Watch child to prevent chewing and causing an injury
- Give Motrin or Tylenol before anesthesia wears off
What is Oraverse?
Oraverse is phentolamine, and alpha 1 antagonist.
It is used to reverse effects of local anesthesia
What is the limitations of Oraverse?
It is not used as an emergency medication to reverse local anesthetic toxicity.
It is only recommended for use in children less than 6 years of age or weight less than 33lbs.
What is the adult dosage for Oraverse?
- 2mg if 1/2 cartridge of anesthesia was administered
- 4mg if 1 cartridge of anesthesia was administered
- 8mg if 2 cartridges of anesthesia were administered
What is the pediatric dosage of Oraverse?
15-30kg (33-67lbs): 0.2mg maximum dose
Children >30kg (67lbs) and 30kg and >=12years: refer to adult dosing
Name some amide-type anesthetics
Lidocaine
Mepivacaine
Prilocanine
Articaine
Name some ester-type anesthetics
Procaine
Benzocaine
Tetracaine