Title of article :
Necrosis of the Right Hallux Secondary to Local Anesthesia by Lidocaine 2% with Adrenaline: A Rare and Preventable Complication
Author/Authors :
Bonaventure ، Jemea Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Yaounde University Hospital Center - University of Yaoundé 1 , Serge ، Nga Nomo Department of Anesthesia - Higher Institute of Medical Technology, Yaounde-Essos Hospital Center - University of Douala , Cristella ، Iroume Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Yaounde University Hospital Center - University of Yaoundé 1 , Aristide ، Kuitchet Department of Anesthesia And Intensive Care - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Maroua Regional Hospital - University of Ngaoundere , Dominique ، Djomo Tamchom Faculty of Health Sciences, Gyneco-Obstetric Hospital of Douala - University of Buea , René ، Binyom Pierre Department of Anesthesia - Higher Institute of Medical Technology, Yaounde-Essos Hospital Center - University of Douala , Samson ، Nkoumou Faculty of Health Sciences, Gyneco-Obstetric Hospital of Douala - University of Buea
Abstract :
Recent scientific studies support the safe use of lidocaïne with adrenaline for anesthesia of the extremities (fingers, toes, nose, ear, penis), these studies push back the myth that advises against the use of local anesthetic substances with adrenaline in these areas [1-3]. Ingrown toenail is a common condition of the big toe. Surgery is often necessary. Ingrown toenail surgery is relatively straightforward and is usually performed under local anesthesia [3]. We report here a rare case of hallux necrosis secondary to local anesthesia by lidocaine 2% with adrenaline. The objective of this presentation is to warn practitioners about the observance of precautions before using local anesthetics with adrenaline for anesthetic procedures of the extremities.
Keywords :
Necrosis of the right hallux , Local anesthesia , Adrenaline , Preventable complication
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
