| Safe use of local anaesthetics: prevention and management of systemic toxicity. | |
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PMID: 21135424 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Local anaesthetic administration is a common clinical practice not only in the operating theatres, but also in other clinical settings. Relevant monitoring and resuscitation facilities in certain clinical settings outside the operation rooms may not be optimal. Despite the low incidence of severe complications associated with administration of local anaesthetics, their safe use is very important since systemic toxicity can be fatal. This article reviews the pharmacology of local anaesthetics, clinical features of systemic toxicity resulting from their local use, and necessary preventive measures and management. The role of lipid emulsion therapy is also discussed. |
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Authors:
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K C Lui; Y F Chow |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Volume: 16 ISSN: 1024-2708 ISO Abbreviation: Hong Kong Med J Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-12-07 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9512509 Medline TA: Hong Kong Med J Country: China |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 470-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Anaesthesiology and OT Services, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. |
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