Avoid Dangerous Mishaps With Local Anesthetics

February 2018

You'll see emphasis on the safe use of local anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine, etc)...due to continued reports of med errors.

In a recent case, a local anesthetic "nerve block" was connected to an IV line...instead of the line near the nerve.

Fortunately the error was identified right away...but if it wasn't, it could've led to toxic heart effects or even death.

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Table of Contents

Hospital Practice Act Fast When Dantrolene Is Needed for Malignant Hyperthermia
Med Histories Use Strategies to Hone Your Med History Skills
Analgesics Avoid Dangerous Mishaps With Local Anesthetics
Salt Forms Know Your Way Around Salt Forms
Med Safety Expect to See Less Use of Injectable Promethazine
Kidney Disease Think of Etelcalcetide as an IV Alternative to Cinacalcet
Critical Care You May Be Surprised by Meds Used in Targeted Temperature Management Protocols
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Supplements Document Details of Supplement Use on Med Histories
Travel Medicine Be Aware of Treatments for Altitude Sickness
Diabetes Meds Know How Bydureon BCise, Ozempic, and Steglatro Compare to Other Diabetes Meds