Local anesthetic toxicity: etiology, prevention and management

Journal Title: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL COLLEGE CHANDIGARH - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in medical and dental setting. In this article we have discussed extensively the etiology of LA toxicity ranging from dose, anesthetic agent, age of patient, possible drug interactions and so forth. Methods to prevent neurological and cardiovascular toxic effects, its diagnostic symptoms, and effective management.

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Aarti Kochhar

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Aarti Kochhar (2015). Local anesthetic toxicity: etiology, prevention and management. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL COLLEGE CHANDIGARH, 5(1), 41-46. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-333016