14.7.6
Local Anaesthesia Toxicity in Dental Surgery
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 14, Oral and Maxillofacial Conditions.
Clinical Description
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a life-threatening adverse event that may occur after the administration of local anesthetic drugs through a variety of routes. While generally safe, local anesthetic agents can be toxic if administered inappropriately, and in some cases may cause unintended reactions even when properly administered.
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