Local anaesthesia technique
The operation was performed in outpatient “office” setting. The
patient was positioned in a sitting position and LA was initiated with
two sprays of Lidocaine Hydrochloride 5% w/v and Phenylephrine
Hydrochloride 0.5% w/v Topical Solution into each nostril. After 5
minutes, 2% lidocaine (total amount 2.5 ml) was sprayed onto each
inferior turbinate) into two locations (anterior and middle portion)
using a Spinal Needle (22g, 90mm)(2,
4). 10 minutes later the operation was
started. The patients were discharged one hour postoperatively.