Hair-Raising Toxicity: Status Epilepticus Following Hair Restoration Due to Local Anesthetic and TXA Toxicity

    March 2026 in “ Critical Care Medicine ”
    Susie Choi, Theodore Sheehan
    Studysummary This study reports a rare case of refractory status epilepticus in a 48-year-old man after a hair transplant, likely due to neurotoxic effects from combined use of local anesthetics and tranexamic acid, highlighting the importance of early recognition and management of such complications.
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