Local Anesthetic Hypersensitivity Reactions in Pediatric Patients: Recognition and Management
Fabrizio Franceschini,
Paolo Bottau,
Silvia Caimmi
et al.
Abstract:Local anesthetics (LAs) are commonly used in all medical specialties, particularly in association with surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, and emergency departments. Most individuals, starting from young children, are exposed to LAs during life. LA hardly induces adverse events when used in recommended doses and with proper injection techniques. However, immediate anaphylactic reactions to LA injections may be a rare but life-threatening manifestation. A comprehensive report of the event and performing a specialis… Show more
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