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Local anesthetic allergy. Its recognition and avoidance.

R J Glinert1, C B Zachary

  • 1Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
|June 1, 1991
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Patients may experience adverse reactions to local anesthetics, commonly termed "caine sensitivity". This review explores evaluating patients with possible local anesthetic sensitivity, focusing on skin testing and challenge protocols.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Local anesthetics are crucial for safe and comfortable dermatologic surgery.
  • Adverse reactions to local anesthetics can lead to patients being labeled as 'caine sensitive'.
  • Accurate diagnosis of local anesthetic sensitivity is essential for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic approach for patients with suspected local anesthetic sensitivity.
  • To highlight the utility of skin testing and challenge in evaluating these patients.
  • To provide guidance for dermatologic surgeons managing patients with potential anesthetic allergies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on local anesthetic adverse reactions.
  • Discussion of diagnostic strategies, including patient history and clinical presentation.

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  • Detailed explanation of skin testing and graded challenge protocols for local anesthetics.

    • Main Results:

    • Skin testing and graded challenges are valuable tools for diagnosing local anesthetic sensitivity.
    • A systematic approach can differentiate true allergy from other adverse reactions.
    • Identifying true sensitivity allows for safer anesthetic choices in future procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • A thorough evaluation, including skin testing, is recommended for patients reporting local anesthetic sensitivity.
    • Differentiating true allergy from other adverse events improves patient safety and procedural success.
    • This approach aids in managing patients and selecting appropriate anesthetic agents for dermatologic surgery.