Cardiovascular Complications Resulting from Topical Lidocaine Application

Topical lidocaine is one of the most commonly used anesthetics in the emergency department (ED). The advantages of topical anesthesia include ease of application, minimal discomfort on administration, and rapid onset of anesthesia. Systemic toxic effects after topical lidocaine application are rare....

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Main Authors: Feng Lin, Wen-Han Chang, Yu-Jang Su, Cheng-Ho Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2008-12-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959809700122