Possible bupivacaine toxicity after intraarticular injection for postarthroscopic analgesia of the knee: implications of the surgical procedure.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of possible bupivacaine toxicity after intraarticular injection during knee arthroscopy. The importance of the specific type of surgical procedure performed during arthroscopy and its relationship to potential local anesthetic toxicity are highlighted.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthetics, Local
- Arthroscopy
- Bupivacaine
- Knee Joint
- Postoperative Pain