Lipid Emulsion Therapy

Excerpt

Lipid emulsion therapy is a medication used in the management and treatment of Local anesthetic toxicity. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for lipid emulsion therapy as a valuable agent in the management of local anesthetic toxicity. In addition, this activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the healthcare team in the management of patients with Local anesthetic toxicity and related conditions.