Which of the following additives to local anesthetic solutions increases the effectiveness of a local anesthetic by raising the pH when an infection is present?

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Sodium bicarbonate is added to local anesthetic solutions to increase their effectiveness, especially in infected tissues, by raising the pH of the solution. This adjustment helps the anesthetic to be more readily available in its active form, enhancing its penetration and action in acidic environments typically found in infected tissues.

Which of the Following Additives to Local Anesthetic Solutions Increases