A 33-year-old member asked:
how is local anesthesia administered?
4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 34 years experience
Injection: Local anesthetic is typically injected by needle into the tissue immediately below the skin in the area that one wants to numb. This can usually be performed with minimal pain for procedures that are performed at the level of the skin or just below. Muscle cannot be numbed by local anesthetic, limiting it's application for most operations.
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Dr. David Edsallanswered
Anesthesiology 47 years experience
Many many ways: Local can be given by nasal spray, skin cream, needle injection. Eyedrops, gargling, nerve block can numb all parts of the body including muscle, bone, tongue.
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Dr. Ernesto Pretto jr.answered
Anesthesiology 44 years experience
Via Injection: Local anesthetics are administered via injection, also called infiltration.
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Dr. Kirpal Singh commented
General Surgery 24 years experience
Also there are some topical formulations but takes a while for them to work and may not penetrate deep enough.
Dec 8, 2012
Dr. Richard Pollardanswered
Anesthesiology 30 years experience
No tube: Local anesthesia is given via a series of injections designed to deaden the area being worked on. Frequently a sedative is offered or given to make the experience more pleasant.
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A member asked:
What can I do if my local context is not supportive of breastfeeding?
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Dr. Patricia Vuguinanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Breastfeeding: Education is an essential component of successful breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to support optimal growth and development for the first 6 months of life and provides continuing protection against diarrhea and respiratory infections. Recognize the possible effect of cultural diversity around your cycles on breastfeeding attitudes and educate them!
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A 43-year-old member asked:
I took my enaxoprin this morning and my water just broke, do I have other options for anesthesia?
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Dr. Megan Birdanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: There are pain medications that we can put into your IV to help with your pain. Depending on how long your labor lasts you may still be able to get an epidural.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
What are the major side effects of general anesthesia?
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Dr. Scott Mackinnonanswered
Anesthesiology 33 years experience
Many side effects: The side effects are many but fortunately short lived. Probably the most significant is post operative nausea in the immediate period after surgery, this is treatable. Prolonged "grogginess", confusion in the elderly, sleepiness, sore throat(transient) are other side effects. It is important to know that these are typically absent on day two.
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Dr. Mackinnon is right.
There can be many side effects.
Remember that the side effects can be anticipated by your health history so be honest with your doctors so that they can minimize the side effects.
Also remember that your doctors and nurses are trained to help you deal with and manage the side effects.
Good luck.
Mar 3, 2012
A 31-year-old member asked:
Went to dentist and had local anaesthetic applied. How long before I can eat and feel right?
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Dr. David Padulaanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
Depends on amount: As far as when you can eat it depends on the type of restoration placed. As far as feeling right, it depends on how much was given, location of of injection and your metabolism rate. Usually i tell my patients the felling should last 2-3 hours. If you are more active, this can shorten this time, the type of anesthetic also matters.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
In what way is local anesthesia administered?
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Dr. Jennifer McAroyanswered
Dentistry 17 years experience
Local anesthesia: It is administered via injection, utilizing a needle.
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