#156: Local Anesthesia: Basic Pharmacology

Providing patient local anesthesia is a gift from the advocacy gods of the profession! Never take it for granted that you are able to provide this for your patients. In this episode we will take a look at one of the most important considerations of using local anesthesia on a patient - vasoconstrictors, specifically your good friend epinephrine! It is important to understand the workings of epinephrine as well as the precautions for use. As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources:  Study Sheets: ⁠⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠⁠ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School ⁠⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠⁠ Other Podcasts: ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠⁠  Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER   Send Messages to: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠⁠ Email Me: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠