title: [Local anesthesia in children].
abstract: Local analgesia in children necessitates a correct approach. Sufficient explanation about the procedure and preparation of the child are important. Because of differences in anatomy, the technique of anesthesia needs adaptation. The different techniques are reviewed and discussed. The children are at greater risk of overdose when local anesthetics are administered. Calculation of the maximum permitted dose is necessary and with good precautions accidents can be prevented.
authors.affiliation: School voor Tandheelkunde, Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie, Leuven.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vinckier
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local