Research Article

Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives' Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency

Volume: 9 Number: 1 March 30, 2026
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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

APA
Doymuş, Ö., & Aydın, P. (2026). Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, 9(1), 65-72. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1814664
AMA
1.Doymuş Ö, Aydın P. Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2026;9(1):65-72. doi:10.62425/esbder.1814664
Chicago
Doymuş, Ömer, and Pelin Aydın. 2026. “Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 9 (1): 65-72. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1814664.
EndNote
Doymuş Ö, Aydın P (March 1, 2026) Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 9 1 65–72.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Doymuş and P. Aydın, “Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency”, Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 65–72, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.62425/esbder.1814664.
ISNAD
Doymuş, Ömer - Aydın, Pelin. “Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences 9/1 (March 1, 2026): 65-72. https://doi.org/10.62425/esbder.1814664.
JAMA
1.Doymuş Ö, Aydın P. Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2026;9:65–72.
MLA
Doymuş, Ömer, and Pelin Aydın. “Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency”. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, vol. 9, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 65-72, doi:10.62425/esbder.1814664.
Vancouver
1.Ömer Doymuş, Pelin Aydın. Systemic Toxicity of Local Anesthetics: Assessment of Midwives’ Awareness and Knowledge Proficiency. Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences. 2026 Mar. 1;9(1):65-72. doi:10.62425/esbder.1814664

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