Handbook of Local Anesthesia

by Malamed

• ISBN13: 9780323024495
• ISBN10: 0323024491
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-08
• Publisher: Elsevier

Summary

The fifth edition of Handbook of Local Anesthesia is a practical "how-to" guide, updated with the latest advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques. From basic concepts to specific injection techniques, from dosage charts to the proper care and handling of equipment, key information is brought to life with an all-new, full-color design. Written by Dr. Stanley F. Malamed, dentistry's leading expert on this topic, it's a valuable reference that will enhance your practice of local anesthesia. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE DRUGS
Neurophysiology	3	(24)
Pharmacology of local anesthetics	27	(14)
Pharmacology of vasoconstrictors	41	(14)
Clinical action of specific agents	55	(30)
PART TWO: THE ARMAMENTARIUM
The syringe	85	(14)
The needle	99	(10)
The cartridge	109	(10)
Additional armamentarium	119	(4)
Preparation of the armamentarium	123	(16)
PART THREE: TECHNIQUES OF REGIONAL ANESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY
Physical and psychological evaluation	139	(20)
Basic injection technique	159	(12)
Anatomical considerations	171	(18)
Techniques of maxillary anesthesia	189	(38)
Techniques of mandibular anesthesia	227	(28)
Supplemental injection techniques	255	(14)
Local anesthetic considerations in dental specialties	269	(16)
PART FOUR: COMPLICATIONS, LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS, QUESTIONS, AND FUTURE
Local complications	285	(18)
Systemic complications	303	(30)
Legal considerations Daniel Orr II	333	(16)
Future trends in pain control	349	(12)
Questions	361	(8)
Appendix A: Overview of CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines	369