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which local anesthetic would be appropriate for a patient with a history of a true bisulfite allergy?

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There are several local anesthetics that do not contain bisulfites and may be appropriate for use in patients with a history of a bisulfite allergy. These include lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, and ropivacaine.

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