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Local anaestheticagents
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The Pharmacology of Local Anaesthetic Agents (LA)
Local anaesthetic agents can be defined as drugs,which are used clinically to produce reversible loss of
sensation in a circumscribed area of the body.
Classification :The molecule of the clinically
useful LA agents consists of
1. A tertiary amine attached to an
2. Aromatic ring by an
3. Intermediate chain.5/2/2013 2
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There are important practical differences between these
2 groups of LA agents
Esters are relatively unstable in solution Amidesare relatively stable in solution
Esters are rapidly hydrolysed in the body by plasmacholinesterase (and other esterases)
Amides are slowly metabolised by hepatic amidases and
Esters: One of the main breakdown products is para-aminobenzoate (PABA) which is associated with allergic phenomenaand hypersensitivity reactions
Amides: hypersensitivity reactions to amide local anaestheticsare extremely rare
In current clinical practice esters have largely been superseded bythe amides.
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Mode of action-Membrane structure
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Mode of action
After injection, the tertiary amine base is liberated
by the relatively alkaline pH of tissue fluids: These effects are due to blockade of sodium
channels, thereby impairing sodium ion flux,across the membrane.
B.HCl + HCO3 B + H2CO3 + Cl- In clinical practice, local anaesthesia may beinfluenced by the local availability of free base(B), as only the unionised portion can diffusethrough the neuronal membrane. Thus, local
anaesthetics are relatively inactive when injectedinto tissues with an acid pH (e.g. pyogenicabscess), which is presumably due to reducedrelease of free base.
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Preparations of LA LA agents are usually acid (pH range 4.0-5.5)
and contain1. reducing agent (e.g. sodium metabisulphite)
to enhance the stability of added
vasoconstrictors2. preservative and a fungicide
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What does 1% Lidocain mean?The dilute preparations are presented as percentage (%)solutions
of LA.
A solution expressed as 1% contains 1g substance in each
100mls1 g in 100 ml = 1000mg in 100 ml 10 mg in 1 mlThe number of mg/ml can easily be calculated by
multiplying the percentage strength by10. Therefore a 0.25% solution of lidocaine contains2.5mg/ml of solution (10 * 0.25=2.5 mg /ml)
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vasoconstrictors
Most LA produce some degree ofvasodilation, andthey may be rapidly absorbed after local injection.
vasoconstrictors decrease the systemic toxicity andincrease the safety margin of local anaesthetics by
reducing their rate of absorption vasoconstrictors are frequently added to LA to
enhance their potency and prolong their duration ofaction
Adrenaline is the most commonly usedvasoconstrictorin concentrations ranging from 1 in80,000 to 1 in 300,000
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How can I prepare Adrenaline 1:200000?
Adrenaline dilution 1:200000 means
1 g in 200000 ml = 1000 mg in 200000 ml
1 mg in 200 ml = 0.1 mg in 20 ml
1:80000..= 0.1 mg in 8 ml5/2/2013 10
Plain mg/Kg With Adrenalinemg/Kg
Lidocaine 3 7
Prilocaine 6 9
Bupivacaine 2 2
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contraindication for Adrenaline containing
local anaesthetic agents:
agents
Absolute contraindication (should never be used)for: 1.infiltration around end-arteries i.e. ring
block of fingers, penis or other areas with a
terminal vascular supply as the intense
vasoconstriction may lead to severe ischaemia and
necrosis.
2. Intravenous regional anaesthesia (IVRA)
Relative contraindication:
1.Patient with severe hypertension
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Clinical Uses of Local Anaesthetics
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1. Topical Anaesthesia
2. Infiltration Anaesthesia
3. Intravenous regional anaesthesia
(IVRA)
4. Peripheral Nerve Blockade
5. Extradural Anaesthesia
6. Spinal Anaesthesia
7. Tumescent Anesthesia
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LA may be applied to the skin, the eye, the ear, the nose
and the mouth as well as othermucous membranes.most
useful and effective: Lidocaine (i.e.gel 2%) and
prilocaine(i.e.EMLA)
2: Infiltration Anaesthesiaprovide anaesthesia for minor surgical procedures.
commonly used Amide LA are (Lidocaineprilocaine,mepivacaine and Bupivacaine).,The site of action is at unmyelinated nerve endings and
onset is almost immediate
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3: Intravenous regional anaesthesia (IVRA)
IVRA (BIER s Block) analgesia for minor surgical procedures. The
local anaesthetic agent is injected into a vein of a limb that
has been previously exsanguinated and occluded by a
tourniquet.
The site of action is probably the unmyelinated nerve
fibres,Prilocaine and Ldocaine are commonly used.Bupivacaine and etidocaineshould never be used for
IVRA! They are significantly protein bound and once thetourniquet is released there is a risk of cardiotoxicity. Several
deaths have been reported during IVRA with bupivacaine.
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4: Peripheral Nerve Blockade :
Regional anestheticprocedures that inhibit conduction in fibers ofthe peripheral nervous system. It can be devided into:
Minor nerve blocks involve the blocking of single nerveentities such as the inferior alveolar nerve, mental nerve, ulnaror radial nerve.
Major nerve blocks involve the blocking of deeper nerves or trunkswith a wide dermatomal distribution (e.g. brachial plexusblockade).
The commonly used LA agents are: Lidocaine, prilocaine,mepivacaine, and bupivacaine.
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epidural space between the dura mater and the
Lig.Flavum. The epidural space contains adipose tissue,
lymphatics and blood vessels. LA produces analgesia by
blocking conduction at the intradural spinal nerve roots.
usually used 0.5% Bupivacaine (mainly) or lidocaine (2.0%)6.: Spinal Anaesthesiainjction directly into the cerebrospinal
fluid (subarachnoid space) produces spinal anaesthesia.commonly used : Bupivacaine 0.5% (mainly hyperbaric), lidocaine (5%)
7.: Tumescent Anesthesia A technique most commonly employedby plastic surgeons during liposuction procedures
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Toxicity from Local Anaesthetic Drugs
when excessive blood levels occur. usually due to:
1. Accidental rapid intravenous injection.
2. Rapid absorption, such as from a very vascular site ie
mucous membranes. Intercostal nerve blocks will give a
higher blood level than subcutaneous infiltration,whereas plexus blocks are associated with the slowest
rates of absorption and therefore give the lowest blood
levels.
3. Absolute overdose if the dose used is excessive.
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Signs and Symptoms of LA Toxicity
It involves the CNS and CVS. In general (CNS) is more sensitive
to LA than the CVS. Therefore CNS manifestations tend tooccur earlier. Brain excitatory effects occur before the
depressant effects.
CNS signs & symptomsEarly or mild toxicity: light-headedness, dizziness, tinnitus,
circumoral numbness, confusion and drowsiness. Patients
often will not volunteer information about these symptoms
unless asked.
Severe toxicity: tonic-clonic convulsion leading to progressive
loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory depression, and
respiratory arrest.
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CVS signs & symptoms
Early or mild toxicity: if LAwith Adrenaline tachycardia
with Hypertension
If no Adrenaline : bradycardia with hypotension
Severe toxicity: Usually about 4 - 7 times the convulsant
dose needs to be injected before CV collapse occurs.
Collapse is due to the depressant effect of the LA acting
directly on the myocardium (e.g. Bupivacaine)
Severe and intractable arrhythmias can occur with
accidental iv injection.
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Essential Precautions and Treatment
Precautions: Secure intravenous access before injectionof any dose that . Always have adequate resuscitation
equipment and drugs available before starting to inject.
Treatment: stop the injection and assess the patient.Call for help while treating the patient
Ensure an adequate airway, give O2 in over facemask . Ventilate
the patient if there is inadequate spontaneous respiration
Intubation : if the patient is unconscious and unable to maintain
an airway.
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Treatment of circulatory failure
with I.V fluids and vasopressors:Ephedrin : If
not available or not effective in correctingthe hypotension .Adrenaline
Treat arrhythmias. Start chest
compressions if cardiac arrest occurs. Treat Convulsions with anticonvulsantdrugs
(Diazepam 0.2-0.4mg/kg , Thiopentone 1-4 mg/kg)
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