LANTERN

Summary of LANTERN

The LANTERN (Local ANaesThEtic with adReNaline) Study focuses on gathering surveys and information. The study includes participants such as medical students, emergency nurse practitioners, and healthcare workers from emergency departments.

Its primary objective is to describe the current use of local anaesthetic with adrenaline (LAWA) in emergency departments across the UK and Ireland. Additionally, the study aims to identify gaps in knowledge to support future teaching and determine the need for national guidance on the use of LAWA.

Aims

Local anaesthetic with adrenaline (LAWA) is frequently used in surgery, although the BNF classifies its use as ‘unlicensed’ due to the potential risk of ischaemic necrosis. However, numerous studies have refuted this risk, demonstrating that proper injection significantly reduce the likelihood of necrosis and bleeding.

Our study aims to examine the training provided to undergraduate medical students about LAWA, and to investigate the local medical guidelines governing its use.

How to Get Involved

We invite emergency department practitioners from hospitals outside our collaborator network to join us as collaborators. Please contact us via the email below.

What do I need to do to help?

Medical Students: Please complete this survey to share information about the training you receive on the use of local anaesthetics.

Doctors/Nurses: Please fill out this survey to provide details on the local guidelines for the use of local anaesthetics at your institution.