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14.7.6.1

Mild Local Anaesthetic Toxicity

Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 14, Oral and Maxillofacial Conditions.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Talkativeness, anxiety, slurred speech, confusion, Nausea, vomiting, Constriction of pupils (miosis), Drowsiness, lethargy, sedation, unconsciousness, coma.

Treatment

  • Stop administration of local anesthetic
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Observe for 1-hour

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