AI Article Synopsis
- A 23-year-old woman with ADHD and Depression experienced perioral cyanosis and hypoxia after using EMLA, a local anesthetic, before a laser hair removal procedure.
- The case highlights methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious complication that can arise from topical anesthetic use.
- The report emphasizes the need for awareness and monitoring when using local anesthetics to prevent and manage potential complications.
Article Abstract
This is the case of a 23-year-old female with a past medical history of ADHD and Depression who was evaluated in the emergency department for perioral cyanosis and hypoxia after application of the eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine (EMLA) local anesthetic prior to a laser-assisted hair removal procedure. This report illustrates a case of methemoglobinemia which is a rare but significant complication of topical anesthetic use.
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