Local and Regional Anesthesia (Sep 2011)
Hypersensitive reactions to local dental anesthetics and patient information: critical review of a drug leaflet
Abstract
Daniel Simonet School of Business and Management, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Abstract: This paper discusses the case of a patient who experienced adverse reactions to a local anesthetic. It reviews symptoms of adverse reactions, possible causes, patient management, and alternative anesthesia modes. The second part of the paper discusses the product leaflet information and the associated legal issues. Keywords: hypersensitive reactions, local dental anesthetics, patient information