Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives' Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency
Abstract
Aim: The main aim of our study was to assess midwives' comprehension and knowledge regarding the systemic toxicity linked to frequently utilized local anesthetics. Materials and Methods: The study comprised 181 midwives employed in various hospitals throughout Turkey. A survey served as the instrument for data gathering. The acquired data were statistically evaluated with IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 for Windows. Results: In response to treatment of local anesthetic systemic toxicity, 16.6% of participants recommended ceasing local anesthetic administration, 66.9% advocated for oxygen administration and airway management, and 16.6% suggested the administration of a 20% lipid solution. A statistically significant shift was noted just for the symptom of "imbalance" in the evaluation of participants' awareness of early-stage symptoms. Upon evaluating their awareness of late-stage symptoms and professional experience, only the responses pertaining to respiratory depression demonstrated statistical significance. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that midwives require training to enhance their awareness and understanding of the symptomatology, prevention, and management of local anesthetic systemic toxicity.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 30, 2026
Submission Date
October 31, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 11, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 1