Stanly Malamed
A practical, "how-to" guide to safe anaesthesia practices in dentistry, Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 6th 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 book provides in-depth, full-colour coverage of key anaesthesia topics, including specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Written by Dr Stanley Malamed, dentistry's leading expert on this subject, Handbook of Local Anesthesia is a valuable reference that will help you prevent, recognize, and manage complications of local anaesthesia administration.
☐ Full-colour photographs and line drawings are included throughout the book.
☐ In-depth discussions cover the anaesthetic agents used in dentistry, along with their clinical actions.
☐ Routes of administration are described for all anaesthetics.
☐ The proper care and handling of equipment are addressed, along with the problems that may be encountered.
☐ Requirements for pain control and local anaesthesia within various dental specialities are included.
☐ Comprehensive information on Articaine is included, a local anaesthetic that is gaining widespread use in the United States.
☐ Numerous boxes and tables provide a quick reference and comparison of techniques, drugs, and dosages.
☐ Dosage charts, injection techniques, information on the duration of action, and contraindications for local anaesthetics are included at the end of the book for quick reference.
☐ Updated discussions of the armamentarium needed to succeed in local anaesthesia delivery reflect the latest available drugs and devices.
☐ Updated discussions of the techniques needed to provide successful pain control.
☐ Updated step-by-step procedures cover the techniques for administering intraoral anaesthesia.
☐ The latest advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques are covered.
ISBN-13: 978-0323074131
ISBN-10: 0323074138
*book descriptions are taken from amazon.com*
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