Three Drug Classes: Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Local Anesthetics Mod III: Local Anesthetics, 2nd Ed

Course overview

Upon completing this intermediate-level course, the learner will be able to discuss the differences among local anesthetics typically administered by oral healthcare professionals. The course will also fill gaps in knowledge concerning the selection, timing, and dosage of appropriate anesthetics for certain special populations requiring advanced consideration. The principles learned will be directly applicable to the appropriate selection of local anesthetics for the cardiac, pregnant, and breast-feeding patients, as well as to the recognition and best and safest treatment of patients with a significant allergic history.