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How Is Articaine Different From Other Mode Of Cataract Surgery?

I have been hospitalized for over a week 30 years ago for severe reaction to Lidocaine (given to me in a drink for esophageal spasms). I now need cataract surgery. I tested positive for Bupivacine 0.5% and Medivacine HCL with aq skin test last week. The doctor said probably the surgery could be done with Articaine. Why is this any different that the others? Thank you for any info.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Once you have developed sesitiviity to lidocain for any surgery sensitivitytest ismust. local anaes thesia are structuraly related. Mutation takes place you have to accept latest test result. for drug reaction all care hastobetaken.Have cofidence in doctors.You will have a safe surgery.
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How Is Articaine Different From Other Mode Of Cataract Surgery?

Once you have developed sesitiviity to lidocain for any surgery sensitivitytest ismust. local anaes thesia are structuraly related. Mutation takes place you have to accept latest test result. for drug reaction all care hastobetaken.Have cofidence in doctors.You will have a safe surgery.