Week 3 Flashcards
MOA of topical anesthetics
decrease Na+ ion permeability -> decrease depolarization
T/F: The best method for topical anesthetics is using a cotton tip applicator.
False! the choice of method is based on the individual pt
Which TA is associated with methemoglobinemia
benzocaine spray
Why do we need the site to be dried with gauze or sponge before we apply the TA?
dryer site = will absorb the anesthetic better
Name some characteristics of benzocaine
it’s an ester
low toxicity
duration: 5-15 mins
no MRD
methemoglobinemia is associated with the spray version
Name some characteristics of lidocaine
it’s an AMIDE
low toxicity
lasts for 15-45 mins
MRD: 300 mg but we can give 200mg safely
category B pregnancy
Benzocaine + Butamben + Tetracaine = ?
cetacaine
Name some characteristics of cetacaine
it’s a combo product
it’s an ester
lasts for 30-60 mins
MRD: 200mg
category C pregnancy
T/F: The concentration of topicals are lower than injectable LA’s.
False!! They’re higher
T/F: There are NO vasoconstrictors in topicals
True!
Know the toxicity and adverse rxns of topicals
-irritation @ site
-sloughing
-taste alteration
-CNS effects
-CV effects
What do a (+) and (-) for the aspiration mean?
(+) means blood entered the carpule
(-) no blood but small bubble may enter carpule
The larger the gauge the _______ the diameter
smaller
What is the weakest part of the needle?
Hub + Needle Adaptor
what are the 2 needle lengths commonly used in dentistry?
Long: 32mm
Short: 20mm