Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ8-NCKH 22/08/2025

5. KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL ANESTHETIC TOXICITY AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN SURGICAL DEPARTMENTS: A SINGLE-CENTER SURVEY

Le Ngo Khai Vy1,2, Tran Hoai Huy1,2, Le Diep Bao Liem1,2, Giap Thi Mai Linh1,2, Nguyen Huu Khanh Linh1,2, Ho Tat Bang3,4, Nguyen Vo Minh Hoang5,6, Nguyen Kim Anh5,6, Vu Tri Thanh5,6
1 Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city
2 Khoa Y tế Công cộng, Đại học Y Dược TP Hồ Chí Minh
3 University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh city
4 Bệnh viện Đại học Y Dược TP Hồ Chí Minh
5 Thu Duc city Hospital
6 Bệnh viện thành phố Thủ Đức
Corresponding author: drthanhtrinh2000@yahoo.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD8.2549
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Keywords
Local anesthetic toxicity healthcare knowledge lipid emulsion.
Abstract

Objective: To assess the knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding local anesthetic systemic toxicity in surgical departments at a hospital under the Ho Chi Minh city Department of Health.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to November 2024. A total of 99 healthcare professionals participated by completing a structured questionnaire regarding their practice in using local anesthetics and their knowledge of local anesthetic toxicity.

Results: Among participants, 73.7% had previously used or prescribed local anesthetics, with lidocaine being the most common (94.5%). Only 46.5% reported having knowledge of lipid emulsion therapy, while 18.2% had never heard of this treatment. The correct recognition rates for early symptoms such as tachycardia and altered consciousness were 65.7% and 63.6%, respectively. Notably, 60.6% had never received training on local anesthetic toxicity.

Conclusion: Healthcare professionals in surgical departments had insufficient knowledge of local anesthetic toxicity, particularly regarding early symptom recognition and the use of lipid emulsion therapy. Enhanced training programs on the management of local anesthetic toxicity are essential.

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