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Which sensations disappear after pain when a large amount of local anesthetic is used?
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When a large amount of local anesthetic is administered, pain is the first sensation to disappear. Following the loss of pain, the subsequent sensations that vanish are:
- Cold
- Warmth
- Touch
- Deep pressure1