Can rasping be done without epinephrine?

February 9, 2024
Asked By:Dunkindo in Chicago, Illinois

I need a rasp for a minor bump. I would like to avoid epinphrene and do local anesthesia only. I have read of cardiac emergencies from patients who have gotten lido/epi with nose procedures.

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February 12, 2024

Answer: Yes, but no need

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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February 12, 2024

Answer: Yes, but no need

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
February 11, 2024

Answer: Local anesthesia withoput epinephrine

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2024

Answer: Local anesthesia withoput epinephrine

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 11, 2024

Answer: We have not seen cardiac emergencies utilizing Lidocaine with epinephrine during rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 11, 2024

Answer: We have not seen cardiac emergencies utilizing Lidocaine with epinephrine during rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 13, 2024

Answer: The benefit of using epinephrine

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Answer: The benefit of using epinephrine

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