International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR)

Title: Poisoning with local anesthetics in children

Authors: Yechi Mohamed, Tazi Mahmoud, Belmkaddem Said, Bardai Adnane, Harrandou Mustapha

Volume: 7

Issue: 5

Pages: 18-19

Publication Date: 2023/05/28

Abstract:
Ultrasound use during local anaesthesia has become imperative when making perinerveux blocks, avoiding noble structures, and also a reduction in accidentsto local anaesthetics. However, this risk cannot be formally ruled out. Only one paediatric case of a 12-year-old child is reported in this article Presenting generalized convulsive seizuresafter a combined axillary block (echoguided with neurostimulation). The initial management was to secure theairways, also to stop convulsive seizures,then an etiological treatment based on INTRALIPID 20%. The evolution was spectacular, with no neurological or hemodynamic impact.

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