Background. The general toxic effects of local anesthetics on vital organs are the most severe side regional blockades. purpose was to study effectiveness and safety combined solutions in brachial plexus block. Materials methods. Forty-nine patients were divided into 2 groups. first group (controls) consisted 24 individuals who received a solution 0.5% bupivacaine 36 ml (180 mg) with adrenaline...

the purpose of the present article is to carry out a review of the literature on two local anesthetic agents, which are the most commonly used drugs in dental procedures. it would provide a clear concept about the local anesthetics, their dosages and exact usage in dental surgeries.

It is impossible to provide effective dental care without the use of local anesthetics. This drug class has an impressive history of safety and efficacy, but all local anesthetics have the potential to produce significant toxicity if used carelessly. The purpose of this review is to update the practitioner on issues regarding the basic pharmacology and clinical use of local anesthetic formulati...

BACKGROUND Heroin overdose is responsible for significant mortality. It has not previously been highlighted as an important prevention or care issue for general practitioners (GPs) involved in the management of drug misuse. AIMS To examine the prevalence and experience of heroin overdose in a population of drug users attending a general practice. METHOD A questionnaire-based interview of dr...

To the Editor: Dhir et aL ~ should be congratulated for successfully administering regional anesthesia to a small series of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. In reading the aforementioned case reports, it not only becomes apparent that dissimilar approaches to the brachial plexus were utilized but also that different local anesthetic solutions and volumes were employed. 1 Universally a...

Gynaecologists often use local anaesthetics in their medical practice. Some concomitant diseases during the menopausal period may cause problems during the qualification of postmenopausal women for general anaesthesia in gynaecological surgery. Many authors suggest the application of local analgesia for particular kinds of gynaecological surgery procedures performed on postmenopausal women, tak...

Arthroscopy is performed with increasing frequency on a number of joints. In the lower limb the role of knee arthroscopy is well established with procedures enabling more accurate diagnosis and treatment of a myriad of conditions including but not being limited to meniscal injury and articular surface defects. Hip and ankle arthroscopy are less widely performed. However, despite this their use ...