Local anesthesia is contraindicated during an active infection because the presence of infection can alter the pH of the tissue, making it more acidic. This acidity can reduce the effectiveness of the anesthetic, leading to inadequate pain control. Additionally, injecting anesthetic into infected tissue may spread the infection or increase the risk of complications, such as abscess formation.
General or local anesthesia may be used during arthroscopy
Risk of infection, risks associated with anesthesia (which are lower with local anesthesia), possible drug interactions, surgery complications such as nerve damage.
Otoplasty in children is performed under general anesthesia; in adults, it may be done under either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
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Usually general anesthesia. In rare cases local anesthesia with sedation, which is less expensive but more uncomfortable.
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Cataract removal is typically performed under local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort while allowing them to remain awake and alert during the procedure. Local anesthesia reduces pain and discomfort in the eye without the risks associated with general anesthesia, such as longer recovery times and potential complications. Additionally, using local anesthesia allows the surgeon to communicate with the patient, ensuring proper positioning and cooperation during the surgery. This approach has proven to be effective and safe for most patients.
this is a tough one. Most of the time, a local numbing anesthesia will take the pain away during the extraction, however, if enough infection is present, the Novocain will not penetrate the infection. In this case, go to an oral surgeon that can put you in a light sedation to do this.
No, local anesthesia does not provide a decreased level of consciousness. It works by blocking nerve signals in a specific area of the body, allowing patients to remain fully awake and aware during procedures. This is different from general anesthesia, which induces unconsciousness. Local anesthesia is typically used for minor surgeries or dental work where sedation is not required.
Anesthesia is used for making a person senseless during medical procedures. This can include general anesthesia which induces a reversible coma-like state or local anesthesia which numbs a specific area of the body.
Local anesthetics are used to prevent patients from feeling pain during medical, surgical, or dental procedures
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