Types of Local Anaesthetic Flashcards
What kind of anaesthetic is lignocaine?
Amide
What is the volume of a cartridge of lignocaine?
2.2 ml
What percentage is Lignocaine typically?
2% with adrenaline
3% plain
What vasoconstrictor is paired with lignocaine? what is the concentration of the vasoconstrictor in PPM?
Adrenaline
1: 80,000
What types of injections can lignocaine be used for?
Infiltrations
Blocks
What kind of anaesthetic is Prilocaine?
Amide
What percentage is prilocaine typically?
3% with vasoconstrictor
What vasoconstrictor is paired with prilocaine?
Felypressin (octapressin)
What types of injections can Prilocaine be used for?
Infiltration
Blocks
What kind of anaesthetic is Articaine?
Amide
What percentage is Articaine typically?
4% with Vasoconstrictor
What vasoconstrictor is paired with Articaine? What is the concentration of this vasoconstrictor in PPM?
Adrenaline
1: 200,000
What types of injections can Articaine be used for?
Mostly infiltrations
How long does pulpal anaesthesia last in an infiltration injection with 2% Lignocaine with adrenaline?
60 mins
How long does pulpal anaesthesia last in an infiltration injection with 3% Prilocaine with felypressin?
35-40 mins
How long does pulpal anaesthesia last in an infiltration injection with 4% Articaine with adrenaline?
up to 120 mins
How long does pulpal anaesthesia last in a block injection with 2% Lignocaine with adrenaline?
90 mins
How long does pulpal anaesthesia last in a block injection with 3% Prilocaine with felypressin?
60 mins
How long does pulpal anaesthesia last in a block injection with 4% Articaine with adrenaline?
75 mins
How long are the soft tissues anaesthetised in a injection using 2% Lignocaine with adrenaline?
3 - 5 hours
How long are the soft tissues anaesthetised in a injection using 3% Prilocaine with felypressin?
3 - 6 hours
How long are the soft tissues anaesthetised in a injection using 4% Articaine with adrenaline?
3 - 5 hours
What is the maximum number of cartridges of 2% Lignocaine with adrenaline for a 70kg adult?
7
What is the maximum number of cartridges of 3% Prilocaine with felypressin (octapressin) for a 70kg adult?
8
What is the maximum number of cartridges of 4% Articaine with adrenaline (1: 100,000 instead of 200,000) for a 70kg adult?
5