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Intralipid<br />

Intralipid is a fat emulsion. It is used most commonly in total parenteral nutrition (TPN). It<br />

is also present in propofol. Anecdotal reports suggest that intralipid is a useful treatment of<br />

local anesthetic toxicity. <strong>The</strong> exact mechanism is unknown but it is suggested that it acts as a<br />

“lipid sink”, binding and therefore sequestering local anesthetic.<br />

<strong>The</strong> appropriate dose is unknown. Suggested dose (of a 20% intralipid solution) is 1.5 mg/<br />

kg bolus which can be repeated once or twice as needed.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Bupivacaine, Lidocaine, Local anesthetic toxicity, Propofol<br />

Index<br />

Find Term<br />

Chapter 6 - Local Anesthetics<br />

Chapter 6 - Local Anesthetics

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