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May 11, 2026Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia0 citationsOpen Access

Minimizing Pain with Local Anesthesia and Improving Patient Experiences

How to minimize pain with local anesthesia and improve patient experiences: a review

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UNUmer NadirISIsadora Rinaldo ScaburiFCFelipe B. Cerci

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Overview

Narrative review examines techniques to reduce pain in local anesthesia, suggesting better patient satisfaction outcomes.

Key Points

  • To review evidence-based techniques to reduce pain associated with local anesthetic procedures and improve patient comfort.
  • Conducted a narrative review of the literature on local anesthesia techniques.
  • Summarized pain reduction techniques for clinician reference including needle size, buffering, and adjuncts.
  • Highlighted limitations due to study design variability and reliance on expert opinion.
  • Smaller-gauge needles (30–33G) and slow infusion significantly reduce pain perception.
  • Adjunct techniques like warming the anesthetic and using music effectively lower pain levels.
  • A multimodal approach combining technical refinements and adjuncts enhances patient experience.

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Nadir et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0172233a9f334c282723cdhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.abd.2026.501366
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