Benzocaine

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In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.
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Excerpt

This activity provides a comprehensive overview of benzocaine, a local anesthetic within the ester class, extensively used in pain management. This session equips healthcare professionals with crucial insights essential for proficient pain control by elucidating its indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications. Emphasizing the significance of interprofessional collaboration, this activity underscores the necessity for meticulous monitoring and awareness of potential adverse events associated with benzocaine administration. Furthermore, it underscores the pivotal role of understanding benzocaine's pharmacology in tailoring treatment strategies to meet individual patient requirements, thereby optimizing therapeutic outcomes while mitigating the risk of adverse reactions. This program aims to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize benzocaine reasonably, fostering enhanced patient care and safety.

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