Local Anesthetics Flashcards
What local anesthetic class is responsible for more allergic reactions?
Esters (due to PABA metabolite)
What is LAST?
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity
What causes LAST syndrome?
Excess plasma concentration of LA from:
- Accidental IV injection
- Systemic absorption from tissue redistribution and clearance metabolism.
What factors affect the magnitude of systemic absorption of local anesthetic?
- Dose
- Vascularity of site
- Concurrent Epi use
- Properties of the drug itself
Would local anesthetic administered via the trachea have a higher or lower chance of systemic absorption than local anesthetic delivered brachially?
Trachea has higher chance of systemic absorption.
What serum electrolyte condition will exacerbate local anesthetic toxicity?
Why?
Hyperkalemia (lowers seizure threshold)
What s/s would be seen with a plasma lidocaine concentration of 1-5 mcg/ml?
Analgesia
What s/s would be seen with a plasma lidocaine concentration of 5-10 mcg/ml?
- Mouth numbness
- Tinnitus
- Muscle twitching
- ↓BP
- Myocardial depression
What s/s would be seen with a plasma lidocaine concentration of 10-15 mcg/ml?
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
What s/s would be seen with a plasma lidocaine concentration of 15-25 mcg/ml?
- Apnea
- Coma
What s/s would be seen with a plasma lidocaine concentration of >25 mcg/ml?
Cardiovascular Depression
How does lidocaine affect EKGs?
How does it do this?
- Prolongation of PR interval and QRS widening.
- Blockade of Na⁺ channels
Which three drugs are most responsible for cardiac adverse effects when reaching toxic levels systemically?
Bupivacaine > Ropivacaine > Lidocaine
Protein Binding percentages for Bupivacaine, Lidocaine, and Prilocaine?
Bupivacaine - 95%
Lidocaine - 70%
Prilocaine - 55%
How does Lipid Emulsion rescue work?
Lipids encapsulate the local anesthetic and transport it away from cardiac and CNS tissue.
Also provides fat for myocardial metabolism.
What is the bolus dose of Lipid Emulsion?
1.5 mL/kg of 20% lipid emulsion
What is the infusion dose of lipid emulsion?
How long should it be given?
0.25 mL/kg/minute for at least 10 minutes
What is the max dose for lipid emulsion that should be given?
8 mL/kg
What preservative commonly used for amide local anesthetics can be responsible for allergies?
Methylparaben
Why does pregnancy predispose one to cardiovascular toxicity from LA’s?
Pregnancy = ↓ plasma cholinesterases and also decrease in plasma proteins
Should a local anesthetic toxicity patient be hyperventilated or hypoventilated?
Why?
Hyperventilation = ↓ CO₂ = ↓ acidosis
If cardiac arrest occurs with LAST syndrome, how should our epinephrine dosing change?
Small doses (10mcg - 100mcg boluses) are preferred with LAST ACLS.