Local anesthetic systemic toxicity
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Background
- Complication of lidocaine injection (accidental into systemic circulation)
- 0.2% of nerve blocks
- Occurs within minutes of injection
- 75% occuring within 5 minutes
Diagnosis
- CNS symptoms
- Agitation
- Auditory changes
- Metallic taste
- Seizures or drowsiness
- Coma
- Respiratory arrest
- Cardiovascular
