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Handbook of Local Anesthesia

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Offering comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics, this practical "how to" manual explores and teaches methods that enhance good local anesthesia practices, while alerting readers to specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Basic concepts for the safe and effective practice of local anesthesia in dentistry today are emphasized, along with the most current advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques.Basic concepts for the safe and effective practice of local anesthesia in dentistry are emphasized.Recent advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques are presented.Clear instructions for administering local anesthetics are accompanied by high-quality photographs and drawings to enhance the reader's understanding.Numerous boxes and tables are presented throughout to provide a quick reference and comparison of techniques, drugs, and dosages.In-depth discussions are provided on the anesthetic agents used in dentistry, along with their clinical actions.Dosage charts, injection techniques, information on duration of action, and contraindications for local anesthetics are included at the end of the book for quick reference.Step-by-step procedures and instructions for administering local anesthetics are provided.The proper care and handling of equipment are thoroughly covered, along with the problems that may be encountered.Information is provided on the requirements for pain control and local anesthesia within various dental specialties that require particular attention.Coverage includes electronic dental anesthesia and ultrasonics, as alternatives to the injection of drugs.A chapter on Legal Considerations mentions foreseeable complications related to the administration of local anesthetics and discusses the standard of care with regard to appropriate prevention and treatment.An all-new, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations and drawings.Comprehensive information is provided on Articaine, a highly debated local anesthetic recently approved by the FDA, that is gaining widespread use in the United States.Discussions of the armamentarium needed to succeed in local anesthesia delivery have been updated to reflect the latest available drugs and devices.Updated instructions for administering the various techniques of intraoral anesthesia are presented in consistent, step-by-step procedures.The New 2003 CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines are provided to keep readers up to date on the latest standards of practice.

410 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

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January 24, 2015
حجم کتاب برای خوندن تو یکی دو روز و امتحان‌دادن واقعن زیاده! البته انقد هم مطالب رو تکرار کرده که گاهی اوقات حوصله آدم رو سر می‌بره. بعضی وقتا هم مالامد خیلی احساسی و معنوی می‌شه که انگار کتاب اخلاق نوشته. لحنش احتمالن خوب بوده که ترجمش هم خوب در اومده. در کل کتاب خوبیه.
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102 reviews98 followers
February 17, 2014
local anesthesia .. theoretically good book , despite reusing words , and repeating things many many times in unnecessary places as in every single preparation for each technique repeat same 3 points , then practically i see it , that it is poor book , techniqauliy it talke about something that i couldn't be practices at clinical , and over all the book have many antagonistic sentences and terms that confuse dental students as well as dentists .
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September 22, 2012
again & again & again ,, since the 3rd year .. am always going back for this treasure :)
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April 13, 2015
Lots of good history, some info is out of date and wrong, a good starting place
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