Though mostly safe, using local or regional anesthetics for pain management may carry serious risks such as local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). In this article, the authors explain how to recognize signs and symptoms of LAST and intervene appropriately.
In Brief:
Though mostly safe, using local or regional anesthetics for pain management may carry serious risks such as local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). In this article, the authors explain how to recognize signs and symptoms of LAST and intervene appropriately.