[Facial locoregional anesthetics: principles and precautions]

Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2009 Dec;54(6):577-81. doi: 10.1016/j.anplas.2008.12.002. Epub 2009 Mar 9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Facial locoregional anesthetics (ALR) with nervous blocks are simple and reliable to perform, need little technical resources with a very low iatrogenic risk. These blocks allow anesthesia without deforming wound banks using the same materials as usual local anesthetic procedures. Three principal nervous blocks, in a straight line along the vertical pupil axis, allow managing - even extensive - facial wounds. Few side effects may occur which can be easily prevented. It is a good alternative to local anesthetic for the treatment of extensive and deep areas which is performed with a lower number of injections and a high rate of success. These techniques are easy to learn and practise. These anesthetic techniques allow a nice treatment of different kinds of facial wounds from simple suture to flaps.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Local / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia, Local / methods*
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Facial Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Nerve Block / adverse effects
  • Nerve Block / methods*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Reproducibility of Results

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local