title: Local anesthesia in dermatologic surgery.
abstract: With the growth of dermatologic surgery the appropriate use of local anesthesia is becoming an important issue. Thoughtful use of local anesthesia can improve the patient's experience and facilitate the surgical procedure. In this review we discuss historical and pharmacologic aspects of local anesthetic agents. Emphasis is placed on clinical considerations, including contraindications, toxic reactions, and detailed descriptions of anesthetic use.
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000295:instrumentation; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000494:pharmacology; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents