Lecture 18 (Exam 4 Local Anesthetics Part III) Flashcards
What is the percentage of lidocaine allergic reactions?
Very Rare, Less than 1%
What is lidocaine allergic reaction attributed to?
Excess plasma levels of lidocaine.
Which class of local anesthetic is more prone to an allergic reaction?
Esters d/t to the PABA metabolite
This preservative in both ester and amide LA can cause an allergic reaction.
Methylparaben
Similar structure to PABA
Is there cross-sensitivity between esters and amides?
No
True LA reactions will exert what symptoms?(5)
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Laryngeal edema w/ or w/o hypotension
- Bronchospasm
- Anaphylaxis attributed to IgE
What does LAST stand for?
What is LAST d/t?
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity
LAST is d/t excess plasma concentration of the drug.
What can cause LAST?
- Entrance of LA to systemic circulation from inactive tissue redistribution and clearance metabolism.
- Accidental direct IV injection
The magnitude of systemic absorption depends on what factors?
- Dose
- Vascularity of site
- Epi use
- Physiochemical properties
What are the CNS effects of LAST?
What electrolyte imbalance is problematic?
- Drowsiness
- Facial twitch
- Seizures (Hyperkalemia w/ LA will promote this)
Plasma venous concentration of lidocaine needs to be monitored when the cumulative epidural dose of lidocaine is greater than ______ mgs.
900 mgs
Lidocaine at ________ mcg/mL will promote circumoral numbness but no CV effects.
However, high plasma concentrations of LA will block what?
5 -10 mcg/mL
Block cardiac sodium channels
What happens if the cardiac sodium channels are blocked?
Slow conduction of cardiac impulses → prolonged PR interval and QRS widening
What are the effects of accidental IV administration of Bupivacaine?
- Precipitous hypotension
- AV Block
- Cardiac Dysrhythmias
What predisposing factors to LA Systemic Toxicity of CV System Effects?
- Pregnancy (↓plasmaesterases, ↓ plasma proteins)
- Arterial hypoxemia, acidosis, hypercarbia
- β-blockers, Digoxin, CCB (↓ myocardial impulse propagation)
- Epi and Neo (↑ Bupivacaine-induced catecholamine production)
What are the top three anesthetics to have LAST CV System Effects?
- Bupivacaine
- Ropivacaine
- Lidocaine
What two factors predispose our OB population to LA toxicity?
A. ↓ Plasma Esterase
B. ↓ Plasma Proteins
C. ↑ Plasma Esterase
D. ↑ Plasma Proteins
A, B
What are the 3 goals for the treatment of LA Systemic Toxicity?
- Prompt airway management
- Circulatory support
- Removal of LA from receptor sites