Connecting the dots: addressing lipid emulsion substitution risks in local anesthetic systemic toxicity
Abstract
The American Society for Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) has laid down guidelines for the management of local anesthetic systemic toxicity that are being followed worldwide.[1–3][1] The recommended rescue therapy of choice is 20% intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) known by the name Intralipid. ILE
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Pain Management
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Poisoning and overdose treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
- Pages
- rapm–2026
- Publication date
- 9 March 2026
- Language
- EN