J Korean Burn Soc.
2013 Dec;16(2):122-124.
Central Nervous System Toxicity Following Topical Anesthetics: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dong Kang General Hospital, Ulsan, Korea. csy0203@hanmail.net
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.
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