title: Practical application of using local anaesthetics: surgical perspectives.
abstract: With reduction in surgical training, surgical trainees may find it difficult deal with local anaesthetic agents because of lack of exposure and knowledge. We have summarised the common usage of local anaesthetics in various situation. The trainees need to gain competence by understanding the basics and practising them under supervision.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, SE13 6LH, United Kingdom. dr_durai@yahoo.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Durai
authors.forename: P C H
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D009407:Nerve Block; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine