Potential Side Effect of Injection

Potential Side Effect of Injection - Side-effects from injection therapy with corticosteroids and/or local anaesthetics are uncommon and, when they do occur, are usually mild and transient6 4 . Nonetheless, it is incumbent upon the clinician practising injection therapy to be aware of the presentation and management of all the potential minor and more serious side-effects associated with this treatment5 . Consider carefully before giving corticosteroid injections to pregnant or breastfeeding women; this treatment is often recommended for carpal tunnel syndrome and de Quervain's tenovaginitis6 2 , 2 3 9 . There is no evidence that the woman or her baby will be harmed1 8 1 - indeed, Cortisol levels rise in pregnancy - but pregnancy and childbirth are highly emotive and if the mother has a difficult delivery or a baby with an abnormality she might try to blame the injection. Detailed discussion of the benefits and potential adverse effects
of injection therapy should be carefully documented.