Question 1

can local anesthetic hurt?

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Yes, but less than: Surgery without anesthesia! it's just a tiny needle stick and a bit of a burning sensation as the local anesthetic works--and it works almost instantly! it's truly the lesser of two evils; even a mole removal would be too uncomfortable without local anesthesia, so buck up and do not fear theneedle of local; it's really better and easier than you worry about!

Question 2

what does local anesthetic feel like?

Accepted Answer

Numbing: Local anesthetics cause the area to feel pretty numb, but you maybe able to sense pressure sensations.  Usually you will feel a prick of the needle, followed by a burning sensation from the local anesthetic. Sortly after you will begin to feel numb, .

Question 3

what is the most common local anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Probably lidocaine: It depends on the setting and reasons for use but lidocaine is often used for a variety of situations. It acts fast, does not last too long. The toxic dose of lidocaine is high as compared to other anesthetics and therefore more of it can be used, everything else being equal. It is not used as often for intrathecal injections as it can cause a severe transient neuropathy.

Question 4

how much time to the effects of local anesthetic last?

Accepted Answer

Varies: greatly depending on the local and if Epinephrine used. Bupivacaine lasts twice as long as lidocaine, can last six hours

Question 5

are there any problems associated with local anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: An overdose of local anesthetics can cause seizures and cardiac arrest. Allergies to local anesthetics, particularly the "ester" local anesthetics such as novocaine, Benzocaine and procaine, can occur. True allergies from the "amide" local anesthetics such as Lidocaine and bupivacaine are much rarer. Sometimes Adrenalin (epinephrine) combined with local anesthetic can cause a rise in pulse and bp.

Question 6

which local anesthetic has the longest duration or half life?

Accepted Answer

Bupivacaine: Bupivicaine and ropivicaine are the longest acting local anesthetics available today, and lasts between 6-12 hours.

A liposomal bupivacaine formulation pendng fda approval, which could last 72 hours.

Question 7

expert opinions? which is the most widely used local anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: Lidocaine. Used more than any other la.

Question 8

help, i've had local anesthetic and i feel sick. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Local anesthetics: Local anesthetics are usually injected under the skin or applied topically.  They are picked up in the bloodstream and metabolized quickly.  The most common side effect is probably a fast heart rate or palpitations due to Epinephrine added to prolong the duration of the anesthetic, but this is fleeting.  If you do not feel well after a procedure, contact your physician.

Question 9

how much time does the pain from a local anesthetic take to ware off?

Accepted Answer

LA duration differ: LA anesthetic duration differ with type used.for example lidocan is short acting and bupivacain is long action.one can get more detail by goggel

Question 10

i am allergic to the local anesthetic. is that even possible, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

2 classes: There are two classes of local anesthetics: esters and amides. If you are allergic to one type, another class can be used.

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