Lidocaine ‐induced systemic toxicity complicating radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodule procedure: A case report and review of literature

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. AbstractThe 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.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - October 10, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Van Bang Nguyen, Van Vy Hau Nguyen, Linh Pham Nguyen Tuyen, Chi Van Le Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research