Handbook of Local Anesthesia,

Edition 7

Editors: By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS

Publication Date: 13 Jun 2019

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Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Dentistry

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.

Key Features

Written by Dr. Stanley Malamed, one of the most in-demand and globally recognized experts on dental anesthesia and sedation
Full-color photographs and line drawings enhance important points throughout book
Step-by-step procedures cover the techniques for administering intraoral anesthesia
Detailed descriptions of routes of anesthesia administration included throughout text
Logical Organization of content divides book into four parts including –Drugs, The Armamentarium, Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry, and Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and the Future

New Features

NEW! Updated and enhanced content throughout reflects latest research evidence
NEW! Two added chapters cover problems in achieving pain control and their solutions; and recent advances in local anesthesia
NEW! Addition of an Expert Consult Site allows you to search the entire book electronically

About the author

By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, Professor and Chair, Section of Anesthesia and Medicine, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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