1st April 2022

A 28-year-old has been diagnosed with a peritonsillar abscess that is resistant to medical treatment

A 28-year-old has been diagnosed with a peritonsillar abscess that is resistant to medical treatment and is starting to occlude his airway. The decision has been taken to drain the pus from his abscess. A local anaesthetic should be given to the area before the abscess is drained. Which of the following should be given to provide local anaesthesia?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.