The Trials and Tribulations of Local Anaesthesia

Aims

• An update on Pain
• What local anaesthetics to use and where
• Some systemic issues
• The Articaine the nerve injury question?
• Update the clinician on LA techniques

Objectives

• The delegate will better understand recent developments in Pain diagnosis and management
• The delegates will have an improved understanding of the application of LA : what local anaesthetics to use and where
• The delegate will know what systemic complications can arise from LA and how best to avoid them
• The delegate will understand the problems and adavantages of using higher concentration LA
• The delegate will depart with an improved knowledge of useful LA techniques

Outcomes

The delegate may modify their LA practice to minimise nerve injuries and optimise pain management

Length: 1hr 6mins