Avoid Errors With Local Anesthetics

April 2023

You can help ensure safety with injectable local anesthetics (bupivacaine, lidocaine, etc).

The various formulations and routes of administration for these meds increase the risk for confusion.

It’s scary because improper administration can cause low blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, seizures, and other serious problems.

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Table of Contents

Transitions of Care Reduce Med Errors at Care Transitions
Critical Care Ensure Safety With Vasopressors
Analgesics Avoid Errors With Local Anesthetics
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Cardiology Help Keep Patients Taking Heart Rhythm Meds Safe
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COVID-19 Continue to Identify Patients Who May Need a Bivalent COVID-19 Booster
COVID-19 Help People Cope With Long COVID
Pain Management Be Familiar With Pain Treatment for Patients Taking Buprenorphine