Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 60-61, June 2007

There Is Minimal Risk for Adverse Events in Hypertensives Associated with the Use of Epinephrine in Local Anesthetics

University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, 346 Salk,Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Article Title and Bibliographic Iynformation

Bader JD, Bonito AJ, Shugars DA. Cardiovascular Effects of Epinephrine on Hypertensive Dental Patients. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 48.

AHRQ Publication No. 02-E006.

Level of Evidence

1A

Purpose

To identify the additional risks of adverse cardiovascular outcomes to controlled and uncontrolled hypertensive individuals represented by the use of epinephrine-containing anesthetic solutions and epinephrine-impregnated retraction cords during dental treatment.

Source of Funding

(Prepared by Research Triangle Institute under Contract No. 290-97-0011.) Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; July 2002.

Type of Study/design

Systematic review

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00045-0

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.03.014

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 60-61, June 2007

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