Background: Lidocaine has been commonly used in many clinical settings. Nonetheless, systemic toxicity can be life-threatening and careful attention to dosing, especially among patients with liver dysfunction is important to minimize the risk of toxicity. Objective: The diagnosis of lidocaine toxicity is usually clinical, while rare, but may prove fatal. Methods: Here we discuss 60 years-old man with advanced liver cirrhosis, developed lidocaine-induced cardiovascular and neurotoxicity. Results: Our case study demonstrates a successful treatment of cardiovascular and neurotoxicity with intravenous lipid emulsion in the context of systemic lidocaine toxicity in a liver cirrhosis patient who received lidocaine as a local anesthetic. Conclusions: A high index of suspicion should be maintained for severe toxicity even after subcutaneous administration and prompt intralipid administration may prove lifesaving.
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