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Local anaesthetic

A local anaesthetic temporarily numbs a part of your body. Here's what you should know about 'having a local' and questions to ask your doctor.

There are different forms of anaestheisa that can be used to provide a safe and effective way for you to have an operation or procedure, and to give you pain relief. Most people do not have any problems and are satisfied with their anaesthetic.

Pain relief after surgery

Pain after an operation is a common problem but there is no need for you to be in a lot of pain. Pain relief after surgery is usually safe and effective.

Epidural injection for chronic pain relief

An epidural injection can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief.

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

A peripheral upper limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.

Epidural anaesthetic

An epidural anaesthetic can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after an operation or procedure.

Facet joint injection

A facet joint injection can be used to find out if your pain is caused by your facet joints, or to treat pain in your facet joints.

Spinal anaesthetic

A spinal anaesthetic can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after an operation or procedure.

Ptosis surgery (adult)

Ptosis surgery involves lifting your eyelid to improve its position and improve your vision.

Entropion and ectropion repair

An entropion or ectropion repair is an operation to correct an eyelid that turns in or turns out. The operation should improve symptoms caused by entropion or ectropion.

Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)

A peripheral lower limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.

Tooth extraction

There are several reasons why you may need to have a tooth pulled. Learn what to expect during and after the dental procedure tooth extraction.

Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception involving surgery. Learn about the procedure and what to expect, to make an informed decision.

Cardiac catheterisation

Cardiac catheterisation ('cardiac cath' or 'heart cath') is a common procedure that lets cardiologists check and treat the heart and it’s arteries.

Inserting an internal cardioverter defibrillator

An abnormal heart rhythm can cause cardiac arrest. Having an ICD inserted may save your life by giving you a shock to make your heart beat normally again.

Inserting a pacemaker

An abnormal heart rhythm can cause cardiac arrest and even death. Having a pacemaker inserted may save your life by preventing you from having a cardiac arrest.

Contraceptive implant

A contraceptive implant is inserted under your skin and offers an effective, convenient, long-term contraception option, safe for use by most women.

Root canal treatment

A root canal treatment can save an infected or damaged tooth. Find out how your dentist does root canal work, also known as endodontic treatment.

Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy)

Glaucoma is a common problem, causing damage to the optic nerve where it leaves the eye. Glaucoma surgery can be performed to reduce the risk of further damage to the optic nerve.

Blepharoplasty

A blepharoplasty is an operation to make your eyelids appear younger and may improve your vision.

Corneal transplant surgery

Disease of the cornea causes the transparent outer layer of the front of your eye to become less clear. If other treatments do not help, a corneal transplant can be performed to improve your vision.

Retinal detachment surgery

A retinal detachment is where the inner layer at the back of your eye peels off. Retinal detachment surgery should prevent your vision from getting worse.

PEG tube placement

A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is used when you can’t eat enough food. The PEG tube supplies food direct to your stomach.

Bowen's disease

Bowen's disease is an early form of skin cancer that looks like a patch of red, scaly skin. Read about the symptoms and treatment for Bowen’s disease.

Removing benign skin lesions

Skin lesions are lumps found on or just below your skin. Surgery is the only reliable way to remove skin lesions. Find out more about how this surgery is performed and if there are any alternatives.

General anaesthetic (child)

A general anaesthetic is usually a safe and effective way for your child to have an operation or procedure. Most children do not have any problems.

Lumbar puncture

Lumbar puncture involves putting a needle into the lower back to diagnose and sometimes treat problems of the brain and spinal cord.

Flexible cystoscopy (male)

A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible telescope (cystoscope).

Flexible cystoscopy (female)

A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible telescope (cystoscope).

Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan includes various strategies, not only medicines.

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Search results for: "Local anaesthetics"

Life stage

Local anaesthetic

Anaesthetics (overview)

Pain relief after surgery

Epidural injection for chronic pain relief

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

Epidural anaesthetic

Facet joint injection

Spinal anaesthetic

Ptosis surgery (adult)

Entropion and ectropion repair

Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)

Tooth extraction

Vasectomy

Cardiac catheterisation

Inserting an internal cardioverter defibrillator

Inserting a pacemaker

Contraceptive implant

Root canal treatment

Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy)

Blepharoplasty

Corneal transplant surgery

Retinal detachment surgery

PEG tube placement

Bowen's disease

Removing benign skin lesions

General anaesthetic (child)

Lumbar puncture

Flexible cystoscopy (male)

Flexible cystoscopy (female)

Options for managing chronic pain

Life stage

Local anaesthetic

Anaesthetics (overview)

Pain relief after surgery

Epidural injection for chronic pain relief

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

Epidural anaesthetic

Facet joint injection

Spinal anaesthetic

Ptosis surgery (adult)

Entropion and ectropion repair

Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)

Tooth extraction

Vasectomy

Cardiac catheterisation

Inserting an internal cardioverter defibrillator

Inserting a pacemaker

Contraceptive implant

Root canal treatment

Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy)

Blepharoplasty

Corneal transplant surgery

Retinal detachment surgery

PEG tube placement

Bowen's disease

Removing benign skin lesions

General anaesthetic (child)

Lumbar puncture

Flexible cystoscopy (male)

Flexible cystoscopy (female)

Options for managing chronic pain

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