local anesthetic
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Many clinicians point to the paracervical block—a simple, targeted injection of a local anesthetic around the cervix—as a way to greatly reduce pain during IUD insertions.
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2026
According to the guidelines, the topical anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when injected as a local anesthetic or applied topically as a numbing gel, cream or spray.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024
A survey published this year found that only 4% of trained physicians in the United States offered an injection of a local anesthetic, which has been found to be effective for pain relief.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Typically for root canal, patients receive a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth or teeth involved in the procedure.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
A quick shot of local anesthetic, irrigate the wound, nine stitches, and I was done.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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