local anaesthetic
Targeted pain blocker
A local anaesthetic is a drug that temporarily blocks sensation in a specific area of the body without causing unconsciousness.
Dentists inject local anaesthetic before drilling; surgeons use it for minor procedures.
The patient stays awake but feels no pain in the treated area.
Also spelled local anesthetic.
Topical numbing medication
- procaineEster-type local anesthetic
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- tetracaineTopical numbing medication
- amidesCarbonyl-nitrogen functional group compounds
esters · novocaine · cocaine derivative · pharmacology · vasoconstrictor · epinephrine · duration · onset
Topical numbing medication
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- extractionAct of removing
- fillingMaterial placed within
root canal · molar · wisdom tooth · gum · novocaine · crown · scaling · periodontal
Loss of sensation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- deadenedMade less intense
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
- pins and needlesTingling in extremities
paresthesia · wearing off · duration · reversible · temporary · block · desensitized · analgesia
Rich milk fat
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- patchMaterial covering damage
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
benzocaine · dermal · skin · mucosal · transdermal · numbing cream · surface · cannulation
Injection numbing specific area
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
- spinalOf the backbone
- regionalRelating to an area
topical · tumescent · caudal · peripheral nerve · subcutaneous · injection site · landmark
Controlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- wound closureSealing an open injury
- sterile fieldUncontaminated surgical workspace
minor surgery · outpatient · day surgery · preoperative · postoperative · excision · debridement · abscess
lidocaine
Topical numbing medication
- procaineEster-type local anesthetic
- benzocaineTopical pain reliever
- tetracaineTopical numbing medication
amides · esters · novocaine · cocaine derivative · pharmacology · vasoconstrictor · epinephrine · duration · onset · potency
lidocaine
Topical numbing medication
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- extractionAct of removing
filling · root canal · molar · wisdom tooth · gum · novocaine · crown · scaling · periodontal · oral surgery
numbness
Loss of sensation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- deadenedMade less intense
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
pins and needles · paresthesia · wearing off · duration · reversible · temporary · block · desensitized · analgesia · pain-free
cream
Rich milk fat
ointment · benzocaine · dermal · skin · mucosal · transdermal · numbing cream · surface · cannulation · laceration
nerve block
Injection numbing specific area
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
- spinalOf the backbone
regional · topical · tumescent · caudal · peripheral nerve · subcutaneous · injection site · landmark
incision
Controlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- wound closureSealing an open injury
minor surgery · sterile field · outpatient · day surgery · preoperative · postoperative · excision · debridement · abscess · cyst removal
local anaestheticgeneral anaesthetic
Drug inducing complete unconsciousness
general anesthesia · general anesthetic · general anaesthesia
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