Efficacy of different concentrations of lidocaine associated with a vasoconstrictor in local anesthesia by infiltration

Authors

  • Federico Pastore César Milstein Institute, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v28i4.2410

Keywords:

effectiveness, concentrations, lidocaine, vasoconstrictor, Local anesthesia, infiltration

Abstract

Lidocaine is the most widely used local anesthetic in dermatological procedures. Its association with vasoconstrictors such as adrenaline allows to reduce bleeding, prolong the anesthetic effect and delay systemic absorption.

Author Biography

Federico Pastore, César Milstein Institute, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatologist and Legist, Dermatology Plant Physician, Dr. Enrique Tornú Hospital, Head of the Dermatology Service, César Milstein Institute

References

I. Kitahara LBW, Silva VP, Peres G, Miot HA, et ál. Efficacy of different concentrations of lidocaine and association of vasoconstrictor in local infiltration anesthesia in adults. An Bras Dermatol. 2021;96:623-625

Revista de la Sociedad Argentina de Dermatología N° 4 de 2022

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Published

2022-12-01

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 4 (2022): September-December 2022

Section

Dermatological Pearls

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