Local anesthetic toxicity signs symptoms and treatment plans

What is it about?

Nurses and advanced nurse practitioners in the emergency department assisting or providing nerve blocks need to be aware of the signs, symptoms and treatment of a rare unintended event called local anesthesia systemic toxicity. It can be confused with anaphylaxis; but this article can help you discern the difference.

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Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash

Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash

Why is it important?

LAT or LAST can be easily confused with the signs of anaphylaxis- this article offers critical description of the two and better explanations so that the nurse can deduce whether it’s LAT or anaphylaxis happening to a patient.

Perspectives

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This is a little- spoke about adverse event that is simple to turn around if done in a timely manner.

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