Lecture 18 (Exam 4) - Local Anesthetics Pt. 3 (Toxicities) Flashcards
Neural Tissue Toxicity a.k.a Neurotoxicity with LA use.
This can either be transient or _______.
List the three neurotox categories LA use can cause.
permanent 😔
- Transient Neurological Symptoms (TNS)
- Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)
- Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome
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Transient Neurological Symptoms (TNS)
How do these symptoms manifest? and within what time frame?
Moderate to severe pain within 6-36 hours post an uneventful single-shot SAB (spinal anesthesia block) in the back, buttocks & posterior thighs…
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Transient Neurological Symptoms (TNS)
What is the cause(s), aside from your LA?
Which LA is the main culprit?
What is the treatment?
Cause: unknown; could be positioning or vasoconstrictor use. (impedes blood flow)
Most commonly seen with Lidocaine
Treat: trigger point injections and NSAIDs - can last from 1-7 days 🥲
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Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)
What are the manifestations?
What are things that could be associated with CES?
This is a diffuse injury in the lumbosacral plexus - you may see bowel and bladder sphincter dysfunction and/or PARAPLEGIA.
Associated with a possible lumbar disc herniation, prolapse or sequestration of the bladder with urinary retention.
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What are some causes of CES (cauda equina syndrome) post LA?
Causes: unknown but speculated to be from continuous Lidocaine use or the needle (usually 25 gauge)
Seems like there is a lot we don’t know…😅
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True or False:
Allergic reactions to local anesthetics are rare and occur < 1% of the time.
True
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What symptoms attributed to excess plasma levels of local anesthetics were mentioned by Dr. Castillo?
Metallic Taste
Ringing Ears
Seizures
Cardiac Arrest
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What preservative in both esters and amides are related to allergic reactions?
Methylparaben
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Esters have a higher incidence of allergic reactions due to what component?
PABA
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True or False:
There is no cross sensitivity between esters and amides
True
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Anaphylaxis related to local anesthetic administration is mediated by ______
IgE
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The acronym LAST stands for what?
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity
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Systemic toxicity is primarily due to excess __________ concentration of the drug.
Plasma
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Besides direct IV injection, what are other factors that can lead to systemic toxicity?
Patient Co-Morbidities
Medications
Location and technique of block
Local anesthetic used
Dose
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- What is the standard of care for treating systemic toxicity of local anesthetics?
- What is the MOA of the treatment?
- Intralipid ~ Lipid Emulsion!
- MOA: creates lipid compartment where it encapsulates the drug! Also, the emulsion provides fat for myocardial metabolism! Yum!
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When doing a lipid rescue, you do a bolus and then an infusion. What are the dosages of the bolus and infusion?
Bolus: 1.5 mL/kg of 20% lipid emulsion (Up to 2 boluses)
Then Infusion: 0.25 mL/kg/minute for at least 10 minutes
1st 30 minutes: 3.8 mL/kg (1.2 to 6 mL/kg) MAX
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- Why do we want to give epinephrine when doing a lipid rescue?
- What is the dose?
- What happens if the patient does not respond to our interventions?
- We will give epinephrine during a lipid rescue because more than likely they are trying to go see Jesus and you will be running the code.
- Epinephrine dose: 10 to 100 µg (with cardiac arrest)
- No response: Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
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