Local anesthesia part 2: technical considerations. - Europe PMC
At its core, local anesthesia is about blocking nerve signals. Anesthetics work by preventing sodium ions from entering nerve fibers, which stops the nerve from sending a "pain" message to the brain. According to the Handbook of Local Anesthesia (7th Edition) , drugs are categorized primarily into: Handbook of Local Anesthesia
Mastering the Sting: Insights from the Handbook of Local Anesthesia Local anesthesia part 2: technical considerations