Learn to prevent, recognize, and manage complications of local anesthesia administration. Written by Dr. Stanley Malamed, the leading expert on anesthesia in dentistry, the Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 7th Edition covers all 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 local anesthesia textbook in dentistry for over 30 years, the seventh edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest in safe anesthesia practices in dentistry.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. vii 6. Acknowledgments - p. ix 7. Dedication - p. xi 8. Contributors - p. xiii 9. New to This Edition - p. xv 10. Part I. Drugs - p. xv 11. 1. Neurophysiology - p. 2 12. 2. Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics - p. 27 13. 3. Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors - p. 41 14. 4. Clinical Action of Specific Agents - p. 57 15. Part II. The Armamentarium - p. 84 16. 5. The Syringe - p. 86 17. 6. The Needle - p. 99 18. 7. The Cartridge - p. 111 19. 8. Additional Armamentarium - p. 121 20. 9. Preparation of the Armamentarium - p. 125 21. Part III. Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry - p. 132 22. 10. Physical and Psychological Evaluation - p. 134 23. 11. Basic Injection Technique - p. 173 24. 12. Anatomic Considerations - p. 186 25. 13. Techniques of Maxillary Anesthesia - p. 204 26. 14. Techniques of Mandibular Anesthesia - p. 239 27. Chapter15. Supplemental Injection Techniques - p. 268 28. 16. Anesthetic Considerations in Dental Specialties - p. 289 29. Part IV. Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and the Future - p. 306 30. 17. Local Complications - p. 308 31. 18. Systemic Complications - p. 330 32. 19. Problems in Achieving Pain Control - p. 361 33. 20. Recent Advances in Local Anesthesia - p. 367 34. 21. Future Trends in Pain Control - p. 395 35. 22. Frequently Asked Questions - p. 403 36. 23. Legal Considerations - p. 412 37. Index - p. 427
Learn to prevent, recognize, and manage complications of local anesthesia administration. Written by Dr. Stanley Malamed, the leading expert on anesthesia in dentistry, the Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 7th Edition covers all 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 local anesthesia textbook in dentistry for over 30 years, the seventh edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest in safe anesthesia practices in dentistry.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. vii 6. Acknowledgments - p. ix 7. Dedication - p. xi 8. Contributors - p. xiii 9. New to This Edition - p. xv 10. Part I. Drugs - p. xv 11. 1. Neurophysiology - p. 2 12. 2. Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics - p. 27 13. 3. Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors - p. 41 14. 4. Clinical Action of Specific Agents - p. 57 15. Part II. The Armamentarium - p. 84 16. 5. The Syringe - p. 86 17. 6. The Needle - p. 99 18. 7. The Cartridge - p. 111 19. 8. Additional Armamentarium - p. 121 20. 9. Preparation of the Armamentarium - p. 125 21. Part III. Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry - p. 132 22. 10. Physical and Psychological Evaluation - p. 134 23. 11. Basic Injection Technique - p. 173 24. 12. Anatomic Considerations - p. 186 25. 13. Techniques of Maxillary Anesthesia - p. 204 26. 14. Techniques of Mandibular Anesthesia - p. 239 27. Chapter15. Supplemental Injection Techniques - p. 268 28. 16. Anesthetic Considerations in Dental Specialties - p. 289 29. Part IV. Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and the Future - p. 306 30. 17. Local Complications - p. 308 31. 18. Systemic Complications - p. 330 32. 19. Problems in Achieving Pain Control - p. 361 33. 20. Recent Advances in Local Anesthesia - p. 367 34. 21. Future Trends in Pain Control - p. 395 35. 22. Frequently Asked Questions - p. 403 36. 23. Legal Considerations - p. 412 37. Index - p. 427
