Which is an example of a procedure appropriate for local anesthesia?
a. Tonsillectomy
b. Dental procedure
c. Cesarean section
d. Hip replacement
e. Minor suturing
ANS: B, E
If the loss of sensation is to a very small part of the body, we call it local anesthesia. Dental procedures or minor suturing procedures are usually appropriate for local anesthesia.
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