This chapter summarizes the different techniques available for analgesia, anaesthesia, and sedation in dentistry. This includes the use of benzodiazepines while highlighting the indications and contraindications for each technique and approach. The varying methods of administration of local analgesia are outlined, with information on the commonly used preparations and techniques. The use of both oral and intravenous sedation is discussed, including important points on drug interactions and reversal agents. This chapter considers the triad of unconsciousness, muscle relaxation, and analgesia that makes up general anaesthesia and details the drugs used to achieve this in a hospital setting.
Safe Circumcision Anaesthesia A Review
