What happens if lidocaine is injected wrong? Understanding the risks
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According to a 2022 review, severe systemic toxicity from lidocaine is a rare but serious complication, occurring in as few as 1 in 10,000 epidural procedures. When professionals administer a lidocaine injection improperly—such as injecting it directly into a blood vessel—the drug enters the bloodstream, potentially leading to a life-threatening condition called Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST).
