Seizures
Name 2 types of Seizures
Absence, atonic, tonic, clonic, tonic/clonic
Which local anesthetic has both an amide and an ester group?
Articaine
How long is a patient at an increased seizure risk after a medication change?
6 months
Which local anesthetic is most likely to cause cardiac toxicity?
Bupivicaine
What legal document can a patient have which tells their seizures are well controlled?
Driver’s license
Which amide local anesthetic has the shortest metabolism half life?
Articaine
Name 2 causes of seizures in the dental office
Epilepsy, Hypoglycemia, Local anesthesia overdose
Which amide local anesthetic has the longest metabolism half life?
Bupivicaine
What medication is used for seizure rescue?
Midazolam
Name 3 risk factors for LAST
Children (give 4.4mg/kg), Seizure disorder, Old age, Low muscle mass, Poor liver or kidney function, Pregnancy