Handbook of Local Anesthesia - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 8th Edition

by Stanley F. Malamed, DDS

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ISBN: 9780443279492

Page Count: 461

Imprint: Elsevier

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Learn foundational techniques to administer anesthesia in the dental setting with the goal of understanding how to prevent, recognize, and manage complications of local anesthesia. Written by Dr. Stanley Malamed, the leading expert in dental anesthesia, Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 8th Edition, covers the latest advances in science, instrumentation, and pain control techniques. From basic concepts to specific injection techniques, from dosage charts to the proper care and handling of equipment, this how-to guide provides in-depth, full-color coverage of key anesthesia topics, including specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Recognized as the core textbook on local anesthesia, this edition offers fully updated content on safe anesthesia practices for students and practitioners.

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Key Features
- Definitive coverage of the administration of local anesthesia for dental practitioners includes preventing, recognizing, and managing complications
- Current practice guidelines for the administration of local anesthesia are incorporated throughout the text
- Expert author Stanley Malamed shares his expertise as an essential figure in the field of sedation dentistry and local anesthesia
- Step-by-step procedures offer in-depth coverage of local anesthesia administration techniques
- Procedural videos illustrate key concepts and techniques described throughout the text
- Logical organization divides content into four parts — Drugs; The Armamentarium; Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry; and Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and the Future
New to This Edition
- NEW! Content covers the latest advances in local anesthesia for dentistry, including pharmacologic developments, advances in delivery methods, technological advances, strategies in managing pain and anxiety in patients, special considerations, and more
- NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features more than 350 multiple-choice review questions, plus digital access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud on a variety of devices
- NEW! Figures, charts, and illustrations reflect the latest equipment, procedures, and practices used in local anesthesia
- UPDATED! Boxes and tables highlight and illustrate key concepts throughout the text
Contents

Part I: Drugs
1. Neurophysiology
2. Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics
3. Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors
4. Clinical Action of Specific Agents

Part II: The Armamentarium
5. The Syringe
6. The Needle
7. The Cartridge
8. Additional Armamentarium
9. Preparation of the Armamentarium

Part III: Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry
10. Physical and Psychological Evaluation
11. Basic Injection Technique
12. Anatomic Considerations
13. Techniques of Maxillary Anesthesia
14. Techniques of Mandibular Anesthesia
15. Supplemental Injection Techniques
16. Anesthetic Considerations in Dental Specialties

Part IV: Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and the Future
17. Local Complications
18. Systemic Complications
19. Problems in Achieving Pain Control
20. The ABC Protocol
21. Future Trends in Pain Control
22. Frequently Asked Questions
23. Legal Considerations
Authors

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, Professor and Chair, Section of Anesthesia and Medicine, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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