Local Anesthetic: How to calculate the maximum dose? *Mechanism of Action*
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LOCAL ANESTHETICS are synthetic substances used clinically. When applied in dentistry, they induce a local anesthetic effect, i.e., the reversible loss of sensation in a localized, circumscribed area caused by the depression of excitation or inhibition of nerve conduction.
How to calculate the maximum dose of local anesthetics?
✔️ Step 1. How many milligrams of anesthetic does each cartridge contain?
✔️ Step 2. What is the maximum dose of anesthetic per body weight?
✔️ Step 3. Maximum dose in anesthetic cartridges?