Neonatal seizures following lidocaine administration for elective circumcision

J Perinatol. 2004 Jun;24(6):395-6. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211123.

Abstract

We report a case of a 25-day old, former 34-week gestation male newborn who experienced neonatal seizures following administration of subcutaneous lidocaine for regional anesthesia during an elective circumcision prior to discharge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Circumcision, Male*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Lidocaine / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Seizures / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Lidocaine