Checklist: Assistance with local anesthesia
Before, during, and after the injection
§Before the injection
- 01Check records for known allergies and previous reactions to anesthesia
- 02Prepare correct syringe, needle and anesthetic according to the dentist's instructions.
- 03Check shelf life date on chosen anaesthetic.
- 04Calmly prepare the patient for what will happen and what they will feel.
§During the injection
- 01Keep an eye on the patient's reaction — paleness, dizziness or discomfort.
- 02Keep calm and speak quietly to the patient during the injection itself.
- 03Report immediately to the dentist if the patient shows signs of unexpected reaction.
§After injection
- 01Dispose of needles directly in the needle box — never loose in ordinary waste.
- 02Guide the patient that the lips/cheek are numb, so they don't bite or scald themselves.
- 03Note in the journal which medication and what quantity has been used.