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Local anesthetic toxicity<br />

Local anesthetic toxicity causes symptoms of tinnitus, perioral numbness, metallic taste in<br />

the mouth and dizziness. Ultimately, it will lead to seizures, arrhythmias and cardiovascular<br />

collapse. It is a risk of any regional technique that uses significant doses of local anesthetic.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Bier Block, Brachial plexus block, Bupivacaine, Epidural analgesia, Epidural anesthesia, Intralipid,<br />

Intravenous regional anesthetic, Lidocaine<br />

Index<br />

Find Term<br />

Chapter 3 - Anesthetic Techniques<br />

Chapter 3 - <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Anesthesia</strong>

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