Topical Local Anesthetics

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Topical Local Anesthetics

  • Fiberoptic intubations covered on page 302
  • Cocaine was the first used
  • Many are available over the counter
  • Most effective on a dry surface as the medication will be better absorbed
  • Can be ester or amide
  • Indications
    • Needle‐phobic patients
    • Awake fiberoptics
    • Prior to IV placement
    • Prior to local anesthetic injection
    • Assist with intraoral radiographs
    • Minimally invasive intraoral procedure
  • Contraindications
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