Abstract
Background Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic, analgesic and antiarrhythmic agent. Recently, there has been interest in the use of intravenous lidocaine to treat chronic pain. A recent study has shown its effectiveness in decreasing perioperative pain and opioid requirements. In gastrointestinal surgery, both open and laparoscopic procedures, intravenous lidocaine increases early oral intake, improves mobilization, reduces time to bowel recovery, and facilitates early discharge. Intravenous lidocaine has been used in individuals who have undergone elective or emergency surgery, including neurosurgery, spine, orthopaedics, trauma, vascular, and other procedures.
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