Handbook of Local Anesthesiaand Medicine, Univ. of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA range of topics. Part I describes drugs and how they work, both as general classes and as specific agents. Part II presents armamentaria - syringes, needles, cartridges, etc. - and how to select and handle them. Part III, Techniques of Regional Anesthesia relates the general injection procedure to specific techniques for both the maxilla and mandible. The book concludes with chapters on complications, future trends and questions. New to this edition: a second color highlights key information, printed end sheets, supplemental injection techniques, and 200 new illustrations. |
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Page 34
... Direct Action on the Peripheral Vasculature Cocaine is the only local anesthetic drug that consistent- ly produces vasoconstriction at commonly employed dosages.3 Ropivacaine causes cutaneous vasoconstric- tion , whereas its congener ...
... Direct Action on the Peripheral Vasculature Cocaine is the only local anesthetic drug that consistent- ly produces vasoconstriction at commonly employed dosages.3 Ropivacaine causes cutaneous vasoconstric- tion , whereas its congener ...
Page 38
... direct - acting drugs , which exert their action directly on adrenergic receptors ; ( 2 ) indirect - acting drugs , which act by releasing norepinephrine from adrenergic nerve terminals ; and ( 3 ) mixed - acting drugs , with both direct ...
... direct - acting drugs , which exert their action directly on adrenergic receptors ; ( 2 ) indirect - acting drugs , which act by releasing norepinephrine from adrenergic nerve terminals ; and ( 3 ) mixed - acting drugs , with both direct ...
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... direct finger pressure over the injection site for a minimum of 1 minute , preferably 2 min- utes , following injection . r . Wait 3 to 5 minutes after completion of the injec- tion before commencing the dental procedure . Signs and ...
... direct finger pressure over the injection site for a minimum of 1 minute , preferably 2 min- utes , following injection . r . Wait 3 to 5 minutes after completion of the injec- tion before commencing the dental procedure . Signs and ...
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