Infiltration analgesia
Infiltration Analgesia
Infiltration analgesia (pronounced: in-fil-tray-shun an-al-gee-zia) is a type of local anesthesia that numbs a specific area of the body to prevent pain during surgical procedures.
Etymology
The term "infiltration" comes from the Latin word 'infiltrare' which means 'to permeate or seep into', and "analgesia" is derived from the Greek words 'an-' meaning 'without' and '-algia' meaning 'pain'.
Procedure
Infiltration analgesia involves injecting a local anesthetic directly into the tissue to be incised, sutured, or otherwise manipulated. The anesthetic agent diffuses, or infiltrates, into the tissues, numbing the area and reducing pain. This method is commonly used in minor surgical procedures such as dental surgery, dermatology procedures, and some types of plastic surgery.
Related Terms
- Local Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that numbs a small, specific area of the body.
- General Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that affects the entire body, causing the patient to lose consciousness.
- Regional Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that numbs a larger area of the body, such as an entire limb.
- Anesthetic: A drug or substance that causes a loss of feeling or awareness.
- Analgesic: A drug or substance that relieves pain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infiltration analgesia
- Wikipedia's article - Infiltration analgesia
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