Central Nervous System Toxicity Following Topical Anesthetics: A Case Report.
- Author:
Won HA
1
;
Ji Won LEE
;
Jae Hong YOO
;
So Young JI
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dong Kang General Hospital, Ulsan, Korea. csy0203@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Topical lidocaine;
Toxicity
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Anesthetics*;
Anxiety;
Burns;
Central Nervous System*;
Humans;
Lidocaine;
Needles;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Journal of Korean Burn Society
2013;16(2):122-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In treating deep second degree burn, it is important to induce reepithelization as soon as possible. So it is crucial to remove eschar after appropriate anesthesia. But in case of extensive wound area or anxiety of needle, we have been used topical anesthetics alternative to lidocaine injection based on its efficacy and safety. Even though it is rare but, we experienced a patient who suffered Central nervous system toxicity following topical anesthetics of lidocaine application. So we report a case with review of related articles.
