Efficacy of periarticular local infiltrative anaesthesia (modified Ranawat cocktail regimen) for postoperative pain control and reducing morbidity in total knee arthroplasty: a tertiary centre retrospective study.

INTRODUCTION: surgical pain is managed with multi-modal anesthesia in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is dubious whether including local infiltrative anaesthesia (LIA) before wound closure provides adequate pain control and decreases morbidity. MATERIAL AND METHODS: this was a retrospective conducted to assess postoperative pain control, morbidity index, and opioid consumption in 116 patients who underwent TKA and were divided into two groups based on LIA (Modified Ranawat Regimen) or normal saline infiltration in the wound. RESULTS: the mean NRS score was significantly lower in LIA group (3.2) as compared to the control group (3.9) in the first 24 hours. Functional milestones were relatively achieved earlier in LIA group but the values were not significant. Tramadol consumption was remarkably higher in the control group as compared to LIA group on day 1 and 2. As per the morbidity index the mean score on day one was 16.18 and 23.40 which decreased to 6.37 and 9.21 by day three in LIA and control group respectively indicating morbidity has decreased but more so in LIA group. CONCLUSION: our study concludes that use of modified cocktail regimen in the knee effectively decreased morbidity with excellent to good results, declining NRS score, minimal rescue analgesia requirement, early ambulation with better safety.

INTRODUCCIÓN: el dolor quirúrgico se trata con anestesia multimodal en la artroplastia total de rodilla (ATR). Es dudoso que incluir anestesia local infiltrativa (LIA) antes del cierre de la herida proporcione un control adecuado del dolor y disminuya la morbilidad. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: se realizó una retrospectiva para evaluar el control del dolor posoperatorio, el índice de morbilidad y el consumo de opioides en 116 pacientes sometidos a ATR y se dividieron en dos grupos según el LIA (régimen de Ranawat modificado) o la infiltración de solución salina normal en la herida. RESULTADOS: la puntuación media NRS fue significativamente menor en el grupo LIA (3.2) en comparación con el grupo control (3.9) en las primeras 24 horas. Los hitos funcionales se alcanzaron relativamente antes en el grupo LIA, pero los valores no fueron significativos. El consumo de tramadol fue notablemente mayor en el grupo de control en comparación con el grupo de LIA los días 1 y 2. Según el índice de morbilidad, la puntuación media el día uno fue 16.18 y 23.40, que disminuyó a 6.37 y 9.21 en el día tres en el grupo de LIA y control, respectivamente, lo que indica que la morbilidad ha disminuido, pero más en el grupo LIA. CONCLUSIÓN: nuestro estudio concluye que el uso de un régimen de cóctel modificado en la rodilla disminuyó efectivamente la morbilidad con resultados excelentes a buenos, una disminución de la puntuación NRS, un requisito mínimo de analgesia de rescate y una deambulación temprana con mayor seguridad.

Dural and deep cervical musculature anesthetic blockade for atlantoaxial collection of cerebrospinal fluid in horses.

The analysis of cerebrospinal fluid has diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic value in neurological illnesses in horses. There are different methods for obtaining cerebrospinal fluid, with the collection between the C1 and C2 vertebrae being a more recent methodology, which allows the procedure to be performed in standing patients, without the limitations of general anesthesia and with a low contamination of the sample with blood, presenting itself as a practical alternative. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a local dural blockade in healthy horses submitted to cerebrospinal fluid collection by atlantoaxial puncture and the quality of the samples obtained by this procedure, which were submitted to physical, chemical, and cytological analyses. The animals were evaluated considering aspects such as pain, sensitivity, the presence of edema, temperature variations, and ultrasonographic alterations post-collection. Discrete local changes were observed after the puncture, and the procedure was considered safe and simple to perform. Lidocaine blockade could reduce the reaction elicited by the needle passing through the dura mater, and the samples obtained showed satisfactory quality and laboratory results consistent with the values compiled in the literature. Transient hyperthermia was observed in 70% (7/10) of the animals in the dural blockade group, and 80%(8/10) of the patients from the control group, totalizing 75% of all individuals evaluated. The rectal temperature alteration was observed 4 to 12 hours after the procedure and was entirely resolved without intervention by the 24-hour evaluation.

Síndrome de linfocitosis infiltrativa difusa con neumonía intersticial en un paciente con VIH / Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome with interstitial pneumonia in a patient with HIV

El síndrome de linfocitosis infiltrativa difusa se produce en asociación con la infección por virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana; requiere cumplir con los criterios diagnósticos y descartar otras patologías infecciosas y autoinmunes. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 47 años que consultó por edema parotídeo bilateral, síndrome sicca, tos y síndrome de impregnación. Se observó en la tomografía de tórax infiltrado en «vidrio esmerilado¼, parcheado y bilateral. Se realizó diagnóstico de virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana positivo y fibrobroncoscopia con lavado broncoalveolar sin desarrollo de patógenos. Se interpreta como neumonía intersticial linfoidea asociada a síndrome de linfocitosis infiltrativa difusa. Se inició terapia antirretroviral con buena evolución y desaparición de los síntomas y de los infiltrados pulmonares.

Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome occurs in association with HIV infection; it requires meeting the diagnostic criteria and ruling out other infectious and autoimmune pathologies. We present the case of a 47-year-old woman who consulted for bilateral parotid edema, sicca syndrome, cough and impregnation syndrome, which was observed in the chest tomography infiltrated in ground glass, patched and bilateral. A diagnosis of HIV positive and fiberoptic bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage was made without the development of pathogens. It is interpreted as lymphoid interstitial pneu monia associated with DILS. Antiretroviral therapy was started with good evolution and disappearance of symptoms and pulmonary infiltrates.

Pituitary Infiltration by Lymphoma.

Lymphoma infiltration to the pituitary is rare. It represents less than 0.5% of all reported pituitary metastases (PMs). Here we present a case series of 3 patients with PMs from a systemic lymphoma. Also, we performed a literature review of the cases reported. We identified additional 31 cases in which non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) was the most common (n = 28, 90%), with large B-cell NHL the most frequent histological subtype (n = 14, 45%). Central hypothyroidism (n = 21, 67%) was the most frequent pituitary deficiency followed by adrenal insufficiency (n = 19, 61%) and diabetes insipidus (DI; n = 18, 58%). Full endocrine recovery was found in only 12% (n = 4) of patients after treatment, and magnetic resonance imaging showed tumor regression in 22% of them. In our series, 2 patients were diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and 1 had mixed cellularity of classic Hodgkin lymphoma. The mean age was 54 ± 6.92 years. Hypopituitarism and DI were present in all of them, with 100% of mortality because of advanced systemic disease.

Giant right ventricle infiltrative lipoma-a surgical success report.

Benign primary cardiac tumours are rare, with lipomas accounting for <9% of them. Their presentation varies depending on the size and location of the tumour, with the majority of the cases being asymptomatic. We are presenting a case of an extremely rare primary heart-tumour infiltrating the right ventricle (RV) compromising its function. RV lipomas are so unusual that there are no clear treatment guidelines. In this case, we decided to treat the patient with surgical resection of the tumour. Although a total resection was not possible, due to the tumoural proximity to vital structures, a great portion of the tumour was removed, alleviating the patient's symptoms.

Postoperative imaging findings after laparoscopic surgery for deeply infiltrating endometriosis.

Deeply infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is a common gynecologic disease affecting women of reproductive age and often causing chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Clinical treatment options and preventive actions are ineffective due to the lack of knowledge about the etiology of DIE. Surgical treatment is currently the only alternative to eradicate the disease. Diagnostic imaging plays a crucial role for surgical planning and postoperative evaluation. Transvaginal sonography (TVS) with a dedicated protocol and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to evaluate recurrent disease. Extensive pelvic surgery may cause anatomical changes and a variable spectrum of postoperative findings. Residual disease and complications can be also evaluated and are of great importance to estimate pain relief and fertility prognosis. The most common imaging findings following radical surgery for DIE are fibrotic scars in the retrocervical space and bowel anastomosis, absence of the posterior vaginal fornix and loculated fluid in the pararectal spaces. Ovaries are the most frequent site of early recurrence. Complications include infection, hemorrhage, urinary/evacuatory voiding dysfunctions as well as bowel and ureteral stenosis. The purpose of this article is to review the surgical techniques currently used to treat endometriosis in the retrocervical space, vagina, bladder, bowel, ureters, and ovaries and to describe the most common imaging findings including normal aspects, residual disease, complications, and recurrence.

Ultrasound evaluation of deeply infiltrative endometriosis: technique and interpretation.

Endometriosis is a common benign gynecological condition defined as the presence of endometrial tissue located outside the uterus and frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility. It is a polymorphic disease that can be presented as superficial implants, endometriomas and deep lesions that infiltrate the peritoneal surface associated with fibrosis and inflammatory reaction. Diagnosis of deep endometriosis is difficult and delayed, frequently missed in a routine ultrasound. Transvaginal ultrasound is the first-line imaging modality to investigate endometriosis and when performed by an expert in female pelvic imaging can provide a reliable mapping of the affected sites. Bowel preparation can be used to improve the detection of bowel lesions as well as the other sites affected by eliminating artifacts. Surgery has been the mainstay to treat symptomatic endometriosis and preoperative imaging mapping is crucial for better results and to reduce residual disease. The goals of surgery include radical removal of all lesions and the restoration of normal pelvic anatomy. The author describes technical aspects and imaging interpretation of the transvaginal sonography to investigate deeply infiltrative endometriosis.

Amiloidosis cardíaca en un paciente con mieloma múltiple / Cardiac amyloidosis in a patient with multiple myeloma

Resumen La amiloidosis sistémica constituye una enfermedad poco frecuente, donde la infiltración cardíaca es la principal causa de morbimortalidad, sin importar la causa subyacente del depósito amiloide. Se reporta el caso de una paciente femenina de 48 años con síndrome nefrótico, insuficiencia cardíaca e inmunocompromiso, estableciéndose el diagnóstico de amiloidosis primaria con infiltración cardíaca secundaria a mieloma múltiple. Se discute brevemente la enfermedad, la importancia del juicio clínico apoyado en medios diagnósticos y los retos terapéuticos actuales.

Abstract Systemic amyloidosis constitutes a non common disease in which cardiac involvement is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, regardless of the underlying pathogenesis of amyloid production. We present the case of a 48 years old female with nephrotic syndrome, heart failure and immunocompromise in which Primary Amyloidosis with cardiac involvement secondary to Multiple Myeloma is established as diagnosis. The disease is briefly discussed, as well as the value of clinical judgment supported on diagnostic means and the therapeutic challenges now days.

Surgery for Endometriosis Improves Major Domains of Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Because surgery for endometriosis can involve severe complications, it is important to determine if the patient's quality of life (QOL) is indeed improved after surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis, when appropriate, was conducted and included 38 studies that assessed the QOL using validated questionnaires administered before and after surgery. Results were grouped according to the type of endometriosis reported: all types endometriosis, deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE), and bowel endometriosis. Quantitative analysis was performed on 17 homogeneous studies. Pooled response mean differences between the 36-Item and 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36 and SF-12) showed significant improvement in Mental Component Score (MCS) after surgery for all types of endometriosis (.21; 95% confidence interval [CI], .04-.38); significant improvement after surgical treatment for DIE in Vitality (.67; 95% CI, .41-.94), Social Functioning (.59; 95% CI, .18-.99), Role Emotional .49; 95% CI, .02-.97), Mental Health (.39; 95% CI, .03-.74), Physical Functioning (.93; 95% CI, .49-1.38), Bodily Pain (1.23; 95% CI, .47-1.99), General Health (.57; 95% CI, .02-1.12), MCS (.55; 95% CI, .10-1.00), and Physical Component Score (PCS; .73; 95% CI, .27-1.18); and significant improvement after surgery for bowel endometriosis for all 8 domains (Vitality [1.00; 95% CI, .56-1.43], Social Functioning [.97; 95% CI, .57-1.37], Role Emotional [1.17; 95% CI, .7-1.63], Mental Health [.94; 95% CI, .5-1.38], Physical Functioning [.74; 95% CI, .3-1.18], Role Physical [1.25; 95% CI, .75-1.76], Bodily Pain [1.39; 95% CI, .79-1.98], General Health [.84; 95% CI, 1.46-1.22]), MCS (.93; 95% CI, .47-1.40), PCS (.82; 95% CI, .40-1.23), and total score (1.15; 95% CI, .48-1.83). Only 1 study assessed patients with minimal disease and showed significant improvement in PCS (p = .002) and MCS (p <.001). This systematic review reveals that surgery for endometriosis resulted in overall improvement in most health domains of health-related QOL, with the greatest improvement found in the Bodily Pain domain.

Evaluation of postoperative residual analgesia of two solutions used for local anesthesia by tumescence in bitches who underwent a unilateral mastectomy / Avaliação da analgesia residual pós-operatória de duas soluções utilizadas para anestesia local por tumescência em cadelas submetidas à mastectomia unilateral

Background: Breast tumors are common and require surgical treatment. A mastectomy causes edema, inflammation, and moderate to severe pain; therefore, analgesics should be used efficiently during the trans and postoperative periods. Tumescence anesthesia has been studied in veterinary medicine; however, there is limited literature on the comparison of the constituents of the different solutions and the most suitable protocol. The objective of this study was to evaluate the residual postoperative analgesia of two solutions through the Melbourne, Modified Glasgow for dogs (EGM), and Visual Analogue (EVA) scales in bitches who underwent a unilateral mastectomy.Materials, Methods & Results: Twelve bitches, weighing between 5 and 15 kg and aged between 5 and 13 years old, were included in the study. To determine if the animals were medically fit to undergo the procedure, they were evaluated by clinical examination, laboratory testing (complete blood count, serum biochemistry [urea, creatinine and alanine aminotransferase/ALT], and imaging (thorax x-ray and abdominal ultrasonography). Patients were randomly divided into two groups. One group received a lidocaine-containing tumescent solution (GTL) that consisted of 210 mL of lactated Ringer’s solution (at a temperature between 8 and 12°C), 40 mL of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride without vasoconstrictor, and 0.5 mL of adrenaline (1 mg/mL). The other group received ropivacaine (GTR) with 233.3 mL of lactated Ringer’s solution (at the same temperature as the previous group’s), 16.7 mL of ropivacaine (7.5 mg/mL), and 0.5 mL of adrenaline (1 mg/mL). Both groups received a combination of acepromazine (0.04 mg/kg) and meperidine (2 mg/kg) as preanesthetic medication (MPA), followed by induction using propofol (to effect) and maintenance using isoflurane. The solutions were infused subcutaneously (SC) 5 min after stabilization of the anesthetic plane.[...]

Evaluation of postoperative residual analgesia of two solutions used for local anesthesia by tumescence in bitches who underwent a unilateral mastectomy / Avaliação da analgesia residual pós-operatória de duas soluções utilizadas para anestesia local por tumescência em cadelas submetidas à mastectomia unilateral

Background: Breast tumors are common and require surgical treatment. A mastectomy causes edema, inflammation, and moderate to severe pain; therefore, analgesics should be used efficiently during the trans and postoperative periods. Tumescence anesthesia has been studied in veterinary medicine; however, there is limited literature on the comparison of the constituents of the different solutions and the most suitable protocol. The objective of this study was to evaluate the residual postoperative analgesia of two solutions through the Melbourne, Modified Glasgow for dogs (EGM), and Visual Analogue (EVA) scales in bitches who underwent a unilateral mastectomy.Materials, Methods & Results: Twelve bitches, weighing between 5 and 15 kg and aged between 5 and 13 years old, were included in the study. To determine if the animals were medically fit to undergo the procedure, they were evaluated by clinical examination, laboratory testing (complete blood count, serum biochemistry [urea, creatinine and alanine aminotransferase/ALT], and imaging (thorax x-ray and abdominal ultrasonography). Patients were randomly divided into two groups. One group received a lidocaine-containing tumescent solution (GTL) that consisted of 210 mL of lactated Ringers solution (at a temperature between 8 and 12°C), 40 mL of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride without vasoconstrictor, and 0.5 mL of adrenaline (1 mg/mL). The other group received ropivacaine (GTR) with 233.3 mL of lactated Ringers solution (at the same temperature as the previous groups), 16.7 mL of ropivacaine (7.5 mg/mL), and 0.5 mL of adrenaline (1 mg/mL). Both groups received a combination of acepromazine (0.04 mg/kg) and meperidine (2 mg/kg) as preanesthetic medication (MPA), followed by induction using propofol (to effect) and maintenance using isoflurane. The solutions were infused subcutaneously (SC) 5 min after stabilization of the anesthetic plane.[...](AU)

Metástasis cutánea única por carcinoma urotelial de vejiga / Single cutaneous metastasis due to bladder urothelial carcinoma

Se describe el caso clínico de una anciana de 85 años de edad, quien fue ingresada en el Servicio de Medicina Interna del Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico Docente "Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany", de Santiago de Cuba por presentar dolor lumbar, disuria y hematuria, además de un tumor de 6 cm de diámetro en la pared abdominal, región suprapúbica, desde hacía 6 meses. Se efectuó biopsia de la lesión, cuyos resultados informaron carcinoma urotelial infiltrante de alto grado, por lo cual fue trasladada al Servicio de Urología donde se le realizarían los exámenes propios de la especialidad. El diagnóstico se confirmó mediante la cistoscopia y el análisis histopatológico. No se llevó a cabo el tratamiento por negativa de sus familiares.

The case report of an 85 years old woman is described who was admitted in the Internal Medicine Service of "Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany" Teaching Clinical Surgical Hospital in Santiago de Cuba due to low back pain, dysuria and hematuria, besides a 6 cm diameter tumor in the abdominal wall, suprapubic region, for 6 months. The biopsy of the lesion was carried out which results revealed high degree infiltrative urothelial carcinoma, reason why she was transferred to the Urology Service where the exams characteristic of the specialty would be carried out. The diagnosis was confirmed by means of the cystoscopy and the histopathological analysis. The treatment was not carried out due to her relatives refusal.

Cardiopatía dilatada en ataxia de Friedreich: el punto sin retorno / Dilated cardiomyopathy in Friedreich's ataxia: point of no return

Las cardiopatías infiltrativas se caracterizan por el depósito de sustancias en el miocardio que causan un impacto negativo en la arquitectura de la pared ventricular. La ataxia espino-cerebelosa de Friedreich es una enfermedad degenerativa, heredada, con carácter autosómico recesivo. Clínicamente se caracteriza por ataxia de extremidades y tronco, hiporreflexia, neuropatía periférica, retinopatía y cardiopatía, entre otros. La afectación cardíaca es muy frecuente y se detectan alteraciones en estudios pos-mortem en 95% a 100% de los pacientes. La tasa de mortalidad es elevada y se considera una enfermedad incurable, a pesar de la existencia actual de múltiples medicamentos en estudio basados en los fundamentos fisiopatológicos de esta afección.

Infiltrative heart diseases are characterized by deposit of substances in the myocardium that cause a negative impact on the architecture of the ventricular wall. Friedreich's spino-cerebellar ataxia is a degenerative disease, inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Clinically it is characterized by limb and trunk ataxia, hyporeflexia, peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy and heart disease among others. Cardiac involvement is common and on post-mortem studies cardiac abnormalities are found in 95% to 100% of patients. The mortality rate is high and it is considered an incurable disease, despite the current existence of multiple medications being studied, based on the pathophysiological basis of this condition.

Anticuerpo monoclonal KI-67: sobreexpresión en carcinomas mamarios / KI-67 monoclonal antibody: over expresión in breast carcinomas

Tipo de estudio: retrospectivo, descriptivo de enero a junio de 2006 en el Instituto Oncológico Nacional de SOLCA en mujeres con diagnóstico de cáncer mamario. Objetivo: mejorar la evaluación pronóstica en la sobrevida de las pacientes con cáncer de mama, colaborando en su terapéutica y determinar la tasa de proliferación celular a través de técnicas de inmunohistoquímica utilizando el anticuerpo monoclonal KI-67. Resultados: de los 112 pacientes diagnosticados con cáncer de mama, 102 tenían carcinoma ductal infiltrante de los cuales el 68,6 presentaron Sobreexpresión (+ del 50 de células tumorales) del anticuerpo KI-67. Del total de pacientes 92 correspondieron a un grado histológico II de los cuales, 55 presentaron sobreexpresión del anticuerpo. Metástasis ganglionares linfáticas tenían 60 pacientes; y de éstas, 34 sobreexpresaron el anticuerpo. El tamaño tumoral que predominó fue el de mayor de 2 cm. (70 casos) de éstos, 45 presentaron sobreexpresión del KI-67. Conclusión: se concluye que el anticuerpo KI-67 no es suficiente para ser considerado como marcador tumoral con posible valor pronóstico y sobre todo predictivo para el cáncer de mama. La media de los años de presentación luego de la interpretación de los datos es similar a la información obtenida de la revisión bibliográfica, y que en Ecuador el cáncer de mama puede tener presentación precoz (menor de 40 años).

Study type: retrospective, descriptive, from january to june/2006in the National Oncological Institute of SOLCA in women with a breast cancer diagnosis. Objective: to improve the prognosis assessment in survival time of patients with breast cancer, to cooperate with their treatment and set the cell proliferation rate through immunohistochemistry techniques using the KI-67 Monoclonal Antibody. Results: 102 out of the 112 patients with breast cancer diagnosis, had infiltrative ductal carcinoma and 68.6 of them presented KI-67 antibody (+ than 50 of tumoral cells) overexpression. Ninety two patients had a histological grade II, and 55 of them presented the antibody overexpression. Sixty patients had ganglion metastasis and from them, 34 overexpressed the antibody. The predominant tumor size was longer than 0.8” (70 cases). From them 45 presented KI-67 antibody overexpression. Conclusion: KI-67 antibody is not enough to be considered as a tumor marker with a possible prognosis value and specially predictive for breast cancer. The average of years of presentation after data interpretation is similar to the information obtained from bibliographic revision, and that in Ecuador breast cancer may have an early presentation (younger than 40 years).

Anestésicos locais em medicina veterinária / Local anesthetics in veterinary medicine

O avanço das técnicas de anestesia balanceada para promover anestesia e analgesia com maior segurança e eficácia, tanto para o paciente como para a equipe cirúrgica, vem ganhando cada vez mais espaço na medicina veterinária de animais de companhia. No entanto, o médico veterinário ainda possui pouca ou nenhuma informação sobre como utilizar os anestésicos locais e quais fármacos encontram-se disponíveis atualmente, limitando-se ao uso da lidocaína. O objetivo deste artigo de revisão é utilizar informações ao profissional atuante na medicina veterinária, sobre os agentes anestésicos locais, suas propriedades, particularidades e técnicas de administração(AU)

Advances in balanced anesthetic techniques to promote anesthesia and analgesia with major safety and efficacy, for the patient and surgical staff, hás made this modality grow, briging advantages in veterinary medicine of pets. The veterinarian however still has little information about local anesthetics and what drugs are useful today, limiting its use only to lidocaine. The objective of this review article is to improve recent information do the clinician about local anesthetics agents, its properties, particularities and administration techniques(AU)

Anestésicos locais em medicina veterinária / Local anesthetics in veterinary medicine

O avanço das técnicas de anestesia balanceada para promover anestesia e analgesia com maior segurança e eficácia, tanto para o paciente como para a equipe cirúrgica, vem ganhando cada vez mais espaço na medicina veterinária de animais de companhia. No entanto, o médico veterinário ainda possui pouca ou nenhuma informação sobre como utilizar os anestésicos locais e quais fármacos encontram-se disponíveis atualmente, limitando-se ao uso da lidocaína. O objetivo deste artigo de revisão é utilizar informações ao profissional atuante na medicina veterinária, sobre os agentes anestésicos locais, suas propriedades, particularidades e técnicas de administração

Advances in balanced anesthetic techniques to promote anesthesia and analgesia with major safety and efficacy, for the patient and surgical staff, hás made this modality grow, briging advantages in veterinary medicine of pets. The veterinarian however still has little information about local anesthetics and what drugs are useful today, limiting its use only to lidocaine. The objective of this review article is to improve recent information do the clinician about local anesthetics agents, its properties, particularities and administration techniques