Local and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery

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dc.contributor.authorBein, Alexander
dc.contributor.authorWagner, Richard
dc.contributor.authorWilkinson, Eric
dc.contributor.editorFagan, Johan
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T09:49:21Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T09:49:21Z
dc.date.issued2025-03-08
dc.description.abstractImplementing the use of local anaesthesia to perform middle ear and mastoid surgery in lower- and middle-income countries and in humanitarian outreach settings is challenging, though it has many advantages. This article outlines the rationale for local anaesthesia in otologic surgery as well as educates the reader about local anaesthetic agents and the anatomy of the ear that allow local anaesthesia to be an effective means under which to perform otologic procedures. Performing otologic procedures under local anaesthesia as opposed to general anaesthesia has many advantages in a humanitarian settings. Depending on the specific setting, the main impetus for performing a procedure under local anaesthesia may be a lack of trained anaesthesia support. In the absence of trained anaesthetists or nurse anaesthetists, local anaesthesia is the safest option. Thus, safety of surgery under local anaesthesia is its primary advantage.
dc.identifier.apacitationBein, A., Wagner, R., & Wilkinson, E. (2025). Local and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery. In J. Fagan. (Ed.), <i>Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery</i> (pp.12). Cape Town, South, Africa: University of Cape Town. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43495en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationBein, Alexander, Richard Wagner, and Eric Wilkinson. "Local and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery" In <i>OPEN ACCESS ATLAS OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD & NECK OPERATIVE SURGERY</i>, edited by Johan Fagan., 12. Cape Town, South, Africa: University of Cape Town. 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43495.en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationBein, A., Wagner, R. & Wilkinson, E. 2025. Local and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery. In <i>Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery</i>. J. Fagan, Ed.Cape Town, South, Africa: University of Cape Town. 12. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43495 .en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Chapter in Book AU - Bein, Alexander AU - Wagner, Richard AU - Wilkinson, Eric AB - Implementing the use of local anaesthesia to perform middle ear and mastoid surgery in lower- and middle-income countries and in humanitarian outreach settings is challenging, though it has many advantages. This article outlines the rationale for local anaesthesia in otologic surgery as well as educates the reader about local anaesthetic agents and the anatomy of the ear that allow local anaesthesia to be an effective means under which to perform otologic procedures. Performing otologic procedures under local anaesthesia as opposed to general anaesthesia has many advantages in a humanitarian settings. Depending on the specific setting, the main impetus for performing a procedure under local anaesthesia may be a lack of trained anaesthesia support. In the absence of trained anaesthetists or nurse anaesthetists, local anaesthesia is the safest option. Thus, safety of surgery under local anaesthesia is its primary advantage. CY - Cape Town, South, Africa DA - 2025-03-08 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town ED - Fagan, Johan J1 - Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery KW - Otology, Otologic Surgery, Ear Surgery, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Nerve Block, Field Block, Local Anaesthesia LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PP - Cape Town, South, Africa PY - 2025 T1 - Local and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery TI - Local and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43495 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/43495
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationBein A, Wagner R, Wilkinson E. Local and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery. In Fagan J, editor.. Open Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery. Cape Town, South, Africa: University of Cape Town; 2025. p.12. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/43495.en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Cape Town
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of Otorhinolaryngology
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.locationCape Town, South, Africa
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.sourceOpen Access Atlas of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Operative Surgery
dc.source.pagination12
dc.subjectOtology, Otologic Surgery, Ear Surgery, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Nerve Block, Field Block, Local Anaesthesia
dc.titleLocal and Regional Anaesthesia Techniques for Otologic (Ear) Surgery
dc.typeChapter in Book
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