Open AccessLidocaine‐induced systemic toxicity complicating radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodule procedure: A case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
Nguyen Van Bang,
Nguyen Van Vy Hau,
Tuyen Linh Pham Nguyen,
Le Chi Van
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4910
Subject(s) - medicine , lidocaine , toxicity , complication , lipid emulsion , thyroid , radiofrequency ablation , surgery , anesthesia , ablation , parenteral nutrition
The systemic toxicity of lidocaine is an extremely rare complication of thyroid RFA procedure, and it can be life‐threatening. The quick recognization of its symptoms and intravenous use of lipid emulsion are essential to preventing mortality.