Severe lidocaine intoxication by cutaneous absorption.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A severe lidocaine intoxication by cutaneous absorption is described. Data are presented to show a significant absorption of lidocaine through diseased skin when lidocaine cream is used as a local anesthetic. Awareness of this route of intoxication might be important in patients in whom neurologic or psychiatric symptoms develop while large amounts of lidocaine cream are being used.
Medical subject headings
- Lidocaine
- Skin Absorption