Local anesthetic medications,such as lidocaine hydrochloride,have more than one indication for use as an anesthetic.Which three anesthesia modalities use local anesthesia?

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Regional anesthesia,like the administration of a spinal,is defined broadly as a reversible loss of sensation in a specific area or region of the body when a local anesthetic is injected purposefully to block or anesthetize nerve fibers in and around the operative site.MAC is infiltration of the surgical site with a local anesthetic and is performed by the surgeon,with supplemental IV drugs that provide sedation and systemic analgesia,administered by the anesthesia provider.Local anesthesia refers to the administration of an anesthetic agent to one part of the body by local infiltration or topical application,usually administered by the surgeon.Local anesthesia is used(1)for minor procedures(2)if the patient's cooperation is necessary for the procedure,or(3)if the patient's physical condition warrants its use.

Local Anesthetic Medications,such as Lidocaine Hydrochloride,have More Than One Indication