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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.
List of 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. Anatomical Considerations 13. Techniques of Maxillary Anesthesia 14. Techniques of Mandibular Anesthesia 15. Supplemental Injection Techniques 16. Local 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. Recent Advances in Local Anesthesia 21. Future Trends in Pain Control 22. Frequently Asked Questions 23. Legal Considerations
About the author
Dr. Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist, graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry in 1969. He completed his residency at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in the Bronx, New York before serving for 2 years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He is now an Emeritus Professor of Dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry U.S.C. in Los Angeles where he joined the staff in 1973 and retired from full-time teaching in 2013. Dr. Malamed has authored more than 160 scientific papers, 17 chapters in various medical and dental journals and textbooks and has authored 3 textbooks and 2 interactive DVDs in the areas of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, local and general anesthesia and sedation.
