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Local Anaesthesia

Does it work?

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When the right amount of the right drug is injected in the right place, it will eventually work and provide good pain relief.

What Can be Done If I Still Experience Pain?

More amount of anesthetic can be added in order to achieve the desired result.

Some sedative medication can be added to ensure better relaxation and comfort.

Other forms of anesthesia can be considered in some cases.


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Posted by:  sanjeev_med(Guest)  Posted on: 04/05/2010
local anesthesia acts both on sensory n motor neurons, block them by increasing threshold for depolarisation



Posted by:  kushal(Guest)  Posted on: 11/12/2009
i want to know topical form of local anaesthesia and side effect with duraton of action



Posted by:  sudamani(Guest)  Posted on: 10/23/2009
i want to know the lethal dosage and safety dosage of local anasthesia



Posted by:  marcuz(Guest)  Posted on: 07/16/2009
i need the indication and contraindication of local, regional, and general anesthesia




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