Handbook of local anesthesia. ([2013])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Local anesthesia
• Further Information: Note: Stanley F. Malamed.
• Authors: Malamed, Stanley F, 1944-
• Contents: Neurophysiology -- Pharmacology of local anesthetics -- Pharmacology of vasoconstrictors -- Clinical action of specific agents -- The syringe -- The needle -- The cartridge -- Additional armamentarium -- Preparation of the armamentarium -- Physical and pschylogical evaluation -- Basic injection technique -- Anatomical considerations -- Techniques of maxillary anesthesia -- Techniques of mandibular anesthesia -- Supplemental injection techniques -- Local anesthetic considerations in dental specialties -- Local complications -- Systemic complications -- Legal considerations / Daniel Orr -- Future trends in pain control. Front cover; Inside front cover; Handbook of Local Anesthesia; Copyright page; Dedication; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; New to this Edition; DVD Supplement; New Information; New Illustrations Identify Clinically Important Anatomy; I The Drugs; 1 Neurophysiology; Desirable Properties of Local Anesthetics; Fundamentals of Impulse Generation and Transmission; The Neuron; The Axon; Physiology of the Peripheral Nerves; Electrophysiology of Nerve Conduction; Step 1.; Step 2.; Electrochemistry of Nerve Conduction; Resting State.; Membrane Excitation; Depolarization. Repolarization. Membrane Channels.; Impulse Propagation; Impulse Spread; Unmyelinated Nerves.; Myelinated Nerves.; Mode and Site of Action of Local Anesthetics; Where Do Local Anesthetics Work?; Myelinated Nerve Fibers.; How Local Anesthetics Work; Active Forms of Local Anesthetics; Local Anesthetic Molecules; Dissociation of Local Anesthetics; Actions on Nerve Membranes; Clinical Implications of pH and Local Anesthetic Activity; Kinetics of Local Anesthetic Onset And Duration of Action; Barriers to Diffusion of the Solution; Induction of Local Anesthesia; Diffusion.; Blocking Process. Induction Time. Physical Properties and Clinical Actions.; Recovery from Local Anesthetic Block; Readministration of Local Anesthetic; Recurrence of Immediate Profound Anesthesia.; Difficulty Reachieving Profound Anesthesia.; Tachyphylaxis.; Duration of Anesthesia; References; 2 Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics; Pharmacokinetics of Local Anesthetics; Uptake; Oral Route.; Topical Route.; Injection.; Distribution; Metabolism (Biotransformation, Detoxification); Ester Local Anesthetics.; Amide Local Anesthetics.; Excretion; Systemic Actions of Local Anesthetics; Central Nervous System. Anticonvulsant Properties. Mechanism of Anticonvulsant Properties.; Preconvulsive Signs and Symptoms.; Convulsive Phase.; Mechanism of Preconvulsant and Convulsant Actions.; Analgesia.; Mood Elevation.; Cardiovascular System; Direct Action on the Myocardium.; Direct Action on the Peripheral Vasculature.; Local Tissue Toxicity; Respiratory System; Miscellaneous Actions; Neuromuscular Blockade.; Drug Interactions.; Malignant Hyperthermia.; References; 3 Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors; Chemical Structure; Modes of Action; Adrenergic Receptors; Release of Catecholamines. Dilutions of VasoconstrictorsPharmacology of Specific Agents; Epinephrine; Proprietary Name.; Chemical Structure.; Source.; Mode of Action.; Systemic Actions; Myocardium.; Pacemaker Cells.; Coronary Arteries.; Blood Pressure.; Cardiovascular Dynamics.; Vasculature.; Hemostasis.; Respiratory System.; Central Nervous System.; Metabolism.; Termination of Action and Elimination.; Side Effects and Overdose.; Clinical Applications; Availability in Dentistry.; Maximum Doses.; Hemostasis.; Norepinephrine (Levarterenol); Proprietary Names.; Chemical Structure.; Source.; Mode of Action.
• Edition: 6th ed
• Publisher Details: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (xv, 409 pages), illustrations (chiefly color)
• Subjects: 636.089796; Anesthesia in dentistry; Local anesthesia; Anesthesia, Dental; Anesthesia, Local; Injections; Anesthesia in dentistry; Local anesthesia; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323242028; 0323242022
• Related ISBNs: 9780323074131; 0323074138; 9780323074124; 032307412X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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