07-29-2019, 02:29 PM
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Local Anesthetic Toxicity
Created February 2017
Developed by:
Heather Epp
Developed for: VCH
Submitted by: RichardPinto
Contact Email: hepp1@bcit.ca
Peer Reviewed: Yes
Case Summary:
Patient Description:
Name: Diane Caine
Age: 86
Weight: 45kg
Immunizations: unknown
Hx of current condition:
Resection of a segment of descending colon due
to carcinoma. General anesthesia. Locum
anesthetist ordered epidural (Bipuvicaine 0.2%
and Hydromorphone 0.01) Currently running at
6ml/hour. He also ordered the new ERAS
Lidocaine Infusion at 1mg/kg/hour. Patient in
PAR room 22, 90 min post-op, almost ready to
go to 6E
Medical History: CRF, HTN, CAD, Diverticulitis.
Target Learning Groups:
Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
PAR/PACU
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