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The 17 pages that link to Local anesthesia, each with the reason it gives.

• Skin biopsyRelated: Most skin biopsies use it to numb the sampling site.

• CocaineRelated: Cocaine became the first widely used local anesthetic because it numbs tissue.

• Bone marrow biopsyRelated: It numbs the skin and tissue around the biopsy site, though pressure may still be felt.

• Acute painRelated: It can prevent or reduce acute pain during procedures and some injuries.

• AdrenalineRelated: Adrenaline is often added to local anesthetics to constrict vessels and prolong their effect.

• CircumcisionRelated: It is used to reduce pain during circumcision.

• Incision and drainageRelated: Local anesthesia reduces pain during the incision and evacuation.

• Oral and maxillofacial surgeryRelated: It permits many oral procedures without loss of consciousness.

• Dental extractionRelated: It reduces pain during extraction while the patient remains awake.