Definition Conduction anaesthesia is a local anaesthetic. Since the nerves are divided further and further from the spinal cord, an anaesthesia at one point can anaesthetize all areas further away from the trunk. This form of anaesthesia is used especially for operations on the hands or forearms and also in dentistry. The patient is awake … Anaesthesia
What drugs are used The oldest local anesthetic is cocaine, which is now only known as a drug. Although it is no longer used in medicine, the current local anesthetics work in the same way. Bubivacaine, lidocaine, ropivacaine, prilocaine, procaine and some other substances are used. The various drugs differ in their effectiveness, duration of … What drugs are used | Anaesthesia
Oberst’s block anaesthesia According to Oberst, a block anaesthesia is an anaesthetic procedure for fingers and toes. The procedure is used both in emergencies after injuries and during planned operations. Each finger or toe has a total of four main nerves, which all have to be anaesthetised. Two nerves are located on the flexor side … Oberst’s block anaesthesia | Anaesthesia
Conduction anesthesia on the lower jaw For dental treatment in the lower jaw, the procedure is basically the same as for the upper jaw. After making sure that previous treatments have been well tolerated, the lower alveolar nerve is numbed. This nerve originates from the mandibular nerve, the lower jaw nerve. This nerve branch also … Conduction anesthesia on the lower jaw | Anaesthesia
