BACKGROUND The use of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) therapy for the treatment of lipophilic drug toxicity is increasing. Despite this, the evidence for its effect in non-local anesthetic toxicity remains sparse. Furthermore, many case reports describe ILE use for substances in which no clear efficacy data exists. The American Academy of Clinical Toxicology established a lipid emulsion workgr...

PURPOSE To compare the incidence of endothelial injury after single-dose or continuous propofol infusion in conventional lipid-based emulsion (LE) versus microemulsion (ME). METHODS Forty-two rabbits (2.5-4.5 Kg) were randomly allocated into seven groups of six animals each: SHAM- surgical treatment alone; Bolus Control Group - 3 mL-intravenous (IV) bolus of saline; Continuous Infusion Contro...

Objectives To evaluate the knowledge of ophthalmologists regarding local anesthesia toxicity syndrome (LATS) and intravenous lipid emulsion used in treatment, and to raise awareness of this issue. Materials and Methods A questionnaire comprising 14 questions about demographics, local anesthesia (LA) use, toxicity, and treatment methods was administered to ophthalmologists at different hospita...

Increased concentrations of free arachidonic acid (AA) and its proinflammatory metabolites have been observed in psoriatic lesions. Replacement of arachidonic acid by alternative precursor polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which can be metabolized via the same enzymatic pathways as AA, might be a therapeutic option in psoriasis. However the results of s...

Infusion of fish oil-based (n-3) lipids may influence leukocyte function and plasma lipids in critical care patients. Twenty-one patients with sepsis requiring parenteral nutrition were randomized to receive an n-3 lipid emulsion rich in eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid or a conventional (n-6) lipid emulsion (index fatty acid: arachidonic acid) for 5 days. The impact on plasma-fre...

Diphenhydramine toxicity commonly manifests with antimuscarinic features, including dry mucous membranes, tachycardia, urinary retention, mydriasis, tachycardia, and encephalopathy. Severe toxicity can include seizures and intraventricular conduction delay. We present here a case of a 23-year-old male presenting with recurrent seizures, hypotension and wide complex tachycardia who had worsening...

Emulsions of fat suitable for intravenous ad ministration have been used in this laboratory as @ source of calories, as an aid in the study of lipid metabolism, and as a vehicle for fat-soluble ma tenials. The latter use has been of value in studies with rats on the effects of the intravenous injection Cof carcinogenic hydrocarbons. Several investiga tions have been reported in which emulsions ...

The bolus intravenous injection of a novel medium-chain triglyceride:fish oil emulsion (MCT:FO, 8:2, w:w) was recently found to increase within 60 min the leucocyte and platelet phospholipid content of long-chain polyunsaturated omega3 fatty acids. The present report deals with the effects of bovine milk lipoprotein lipase on the lipid composition of this emulsion. The results are compared to t...

BACKGROUND Reticuloendothelial system function is impaired in humans receiving lipid regimens. AIMS To evaluate the effects of long term administration of long chain triglyceride emulsions on reticuloendothelial system function. METHODS Splenic function and tuftsin activity were measured in 20 patients on intravenous nutrition for intestinal failure, 20 patients with Crohn's disease who wer...