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In what parts of the body would it be inappropriate to use local anesthetics that contain epinephrine?
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∙ 13y ago
Penis, nose, fingers, toes. (It rhymes!) Also ears.
Basically, anywhere there isn't good collateral blood flow, and so with epinephrine constricting the blood vessels, there is a chance the tissue could be permanently damaged if the constriction is too severe or goes on too long.
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