Epinephrine Is Injected Into in Surgery — 34yo Woman | Orthopedics | SMLE Q#11848
SMLE Question #11848
Surgery
Orthopedics
Objective: OBJ-316
Last updated: February 2026
A 34-year-old woman undergoes elective open carpal tunnel release under local anesthesia. Shortly after lidocaine with epinephrine is injected into the operative field, she develops sudden severe hand pain with worsening numbness in the fingers. What is the most appropriate initial step in management?
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