This presentation will provide an overview of lipid rescue in emergent medication scenarios, including in local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST), as well as in medication overdoses. It will review the mechanisms of action in LAST, as well as guideline recommendations and supportive care options for LAST and medication overdoses.
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Speaker: Alexis Dutton, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Condell Medical Center
Objectives:
- Identify appropriate usage and potential problems with local anesthetics
- Formulate a treatment plan for local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) and medication overdoses based on current guidelines and available evidence
- Recognize potential complications from medication overdoses
- Develop a plan with appropriate supportive care treatments for patients where lipid emulsion therapy is necessary
Target Audience: Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
Disclosure: The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.
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