Local Flashcards
1
Q
Allergic rxn to ester based local such as procaine is likely due to what component?
A
para-aminobenzoic acid
2
Q
what can be used for treatment of local anesthesia toxicity?
A
1-2ml/kg bolus or 0.2-0.5ml/kg/min infusion 20% lipid emlusion - egg yolk phospholipids, glycerin, water
this has been seen in animal studies; not FDA approved
standard tx for anesthetic-induced cardiac arrest is ACLS and cardiopulm bypass
3
Q
What is the maximum dose of lidocaine and epi in tumescence?
A
max of 55mg/kg of lidocaine (0.5-1gram/L), max dose of 0.055mg/kg of epi (1mg/L)
4
Q
What drug reverses the effects of epi in soft tissue?
A
subQ phentolamine
