Local Anaesthesia for Sub-dermal Implant Insertion and Removal course



This session explores the principles of local anaesthetic use for subdermal implant (SDI) insertion and removal.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Describe the formulation of the local anaesthetic commonly used for subdermal implant (SDI) insertion and removal
- Explain the pharmacokinetics of the local anaesthetic used for SDI insertion and removal
- Recognise the risks of the local anaesthetic when used in SDI insertion and removal
- Describe the aspiration technique of subdermal local anaesthetic injection
- Outline the features and management of local anaesthetic overdose in SDI procedures
Local anaesthetics work by blocking the nerves from a part of the body so that pain signals cannot reach the brain. They do this by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels from inside nerve axons to prevent conduction along the nerve.
Dr Liz Stephens, MBBS MFSRH DipGum
Liz is an Associate Specialist in Sexual and Reproductive Health at Abacus Clinics in Liverpool.
She has a particular interest in the delivery of medical education in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and is the lead for training and General Training Programme Director in the Liverpool service.
As a member of the General Training Committee of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Liz is also involved in the development and delivery of the short course and practical training for DFSRH.
Her special clinical interest is the sexual and reproductive health care of people living with HIV.

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