Post Your Cases > Lidocaine and Lipids

Patient had an I&D procedure with unknown qty of lidocaine administered (reportedly "three syringes full") and was discharged from the ED. Patient returned to the ED later with visual disturbances, anxiety, tachycardia, and HTN. Received lipid emulsion therapy within 2-3 hours of return to ED. Symptoms resolved and patient was discharged.
March 30, 2021 | Unregistered Commenteranonymous NP