3. LA Complications Flashcards
Features of lignocaine/lidocaine (4)
Amide
Standard - lidocaine HCl 2%
Vasoconstrictor - none/adrenaline (1:80,000)
Features of prilocaine/citanest (3)
Amide
Standard - prilocaine HCl 3%
Vasoconstrictor - plain/felypressin (octapressin - 1.2ug)
Features of articaine (4)
Amide
Standard - 4% with varying vasoconstrictor (1:100,000, 1:200,000, 1:400,000)
Uses - infiltration and blocks
Useful if patient has liver disease
Length of action of mepivicaine (3)
Infiltration - 20mins
Block - 40mins
Soft tissue - 2hrs
Length of action of lignocaine (3)
Infiltration - 60mins
Block - 90mins
Soft tissue - 3-5hrs
Length of action of articaine (3)
Infiltration - up to 120mins
Block - 75mins
Soft tissue - 3-5hrs
Length of action of prilocaine (3)
Infiltration - 30-45mins
Block - 60mins
Soft tissue - 3-6hrs
Systemic complications of LA (6)
Psychogenic/stress Interactions with other drugs Cross infection Allergy Collapse Toxicity
Psychogenic/stress includes (7)
Fainting Palpitations Cold sweat Restlessness Excitation Trembling Weakness
Cause of psychogenic/stress
Lack of oxygenated blood to the brain
Clinical features of psychogenic/stress (6)
Light-headedness Pallor Beads of sweat (lips/nose/temple) Bradycardia (slow pulse) Nausea Pupil dilation
Management of psychogenic/stress (4)
Lay flat and raise legs
Loosen neck clothing
Improve room ventilation
Sweet drink potentially
LA interactions with other drugs (5)
MAOI (mono amine oxidase inhibitors) Tri-cyclics (theoretical risk of HTN) B-blockers (BP increase_ Non-K sparing diuretics (adrenaline lowers K too) Cocaine (increased adrenergic activity)
Features of LA allergy (2)
True allergy is rare
Most allergies are due to preservatives (methylparaben)
Toxicity features (4)
Convulsions
Loss of consciousness
Respiratory depression
Circulatory distress