Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
Abstract
Knowledge of local anesthesia is critically important to perform
dermatological surgery. Local anesthetics when used judiciously are
extremely safe and allow dermatologists to perform a variety of
procedures. This article aims to provide an updated review of local
anesthesia and local anesthetic drugs. Side effects of local
anesthetics and techniques of regional anesthesia are discussed and
some commonly used nerve blocks are explained. A detailed knowledge of
the pharmacology of local anesthetics aids in optimal therapeutic use,
and in prevention, early diagnosis and management of their toxicities
by the clinician
