Lidocaine: A Local Anesthetic, Its Adverse Effects and Management
Entaz Bahar, Hyonok Yoon
Abstract
The most widely used medications in dentistry are local anesthetics (LA), especially lidocaine, and the number of recorded adverse allergic responses, particularly of hazardous responses, is quite low. However, allergic reactions can range from moderate to life-threatening, requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. This article serves as a review to provide information on LA, their adverse reactions, causes, and management.
Topics & Concepts
LidocaineAdverse effectLocal anestheticMedicineAnesthesiaIntensive care medicineAnestheticPharmacologyDental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesPediatric Pain Management TechniquesMedical History and Innovations