Audio Recording

Presenter: Pamela Sims

Local anesthesia is the procedure most frequently associated with adverse events in the dental office. Administration of local anesthesia containing vasoconstrictors can cause serious interactions with several different groups of medications commonly taken by patients. Dr. Sims will explain the reasons for the interactions, describe the potential adverse consequences of the interactions and identify the interacting medications. Furthermore, she will explain strategies to minimize or prevent the interactions.