Communication & Application

Question 1

What instructions should you give to a patient

Answer 1

• Avoid using words such as needle/injection
• Don’t use negative phrases e.g. ‘this might hurt’
• Explain using age-appropriate language
• Explain what to expect post operation

Question 2

How do you apply topical LA

Answer 2

1. Dry the area of needle placement with cotton wool roll
2. Place a pea sized amount of topical anaesthetic onto a cotton wool roll or pledget and tweezers and place onto the area of needle placement and wait 2-3 minutes
3. Perform your LA injection