Why is local anesthesia administered in addition to the use of inhalation, intravenous, and general anesthesia in OMFS practices?

What will be an ideal response?


Although the use of inhalation and intravenous sedation, as well as general anesthesia, is common in OMFS, effective local anesthesia plays an important supplemental role, assisting in providing effective intraoperative pain management and allowing for lighter general anesthesia and sedation. Local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors also provide hemostasis while longer-acting local anesthetics provide postoperative pain control and a more comfortable transition to oral and intravenous analgesics.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

These trigger points are indicated by pain registered only when palpated:

a. Active trigger points b. Latent trigger points c. Satellite trigger points d. Associated trigger points

Health Professions

A phlebotomist should wear a name badge at all times while on duty

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Health Professions

For which of the following services is it ethical for a physician to bill? 

A. An office visit B. Dispensing a drug C. Making a referral D. Office pamphlets E. Parking access

Health Professions

The process of following up on overdue accounts is called

A. cycle billing. B. credit reporting. C. collections. D. bad debts.

Health Professions