Dr. Phan Huynh An from the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital advised Hung, a 35-year-old individual from Ho Chi Minh City, to have three cavities extracted. However, concerns about anesthetic poisoning and its potentially fatal consequences lingered in their mind.
It’s important to note that anesthetics are widely regarded as safe and effective pain management drugs. Dentists routinely use them to alleviate pain during various dental procedures. While anesthetics, like any other medication, may have unwanted side effects, the risk of poisoning is minimal when the proper dosage and anesthesia techniques are employed. Exceptions to this rule include individuals with specific medical conditions such as children, the elderly, and those with liver or kidney issues.
In cases of mild anesthetic poisoning, symptoms typically manifest in the nervous and cardiovascular systems. These symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, irritability, confusion, a metallic taste in the mouth, cold extremities, convulsions, rapid heartbeat
