Assessment of anaesthesiologist and public hospital preparedness for the prevention and treatment of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST): a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a significant risk associated with the use of local anaesthetics. Despite existing prevention and management guidelines, the increasing use of local anaesthetics raises concerns about LAST. This study aims to assess the preparedness of anaesthesiologists and hospitals to manage LAST, following the Third American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Practice Advisory.

Methods

The research questionnaire is developed and validated. The questionnaire focuses on a three-dimensional framework for anaesthesiologist preparedness: prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the questionnaire also assesses hospital preparedness based on the availability of resources to manage LAST. The study includes anaesthesi

SUBMITTER: Noikham A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12333029 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature