Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine Research Articles

Comparison of the effects of perioperative intravenous infusions of esmolol and lidocaine on the quality of postoperative recovery in patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized, double-blind, noninferiority study.

Perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion can improve the quality of recovery (QoR) in patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), but the effect of esmolol on recovery has been rarely studied. The aim of this study to compare the effects of esmolol and lidocaine on the QoR in patients with FESS. A total of 60 patients were randomly divided into Group E: intravenous esmolol (0.5mg/kg for 1min, followed by 3.0mg/kg/h); Group L: intravenous lidocaine (2.0mg/ kg for 10min, followed by 2mg/kg/h). The quality of recovery-15 (QoR-15) score was compared. Other parameters compared were the numeric rating pain scale (NRS), haemodynamic data, Surgical fieldconditions, intraoperative drug dosages, number of cases of remedial analgesia, time toawakening and incidence of postoperative sore throat (POST) as well aspostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The mean difference in the QoR-15 score between Group E and Group L on postoperative day 1 (POD1) was - 1.37 (95% CI - 2.75 to 0.01; P < 0.001for noninferiority), indicating the noninferiority of esmolol. Haemodynamic changes and intraoperative nitroglycerine dosages were significantly lower in Group E than in Group L (P < 0.05). The scores of surgical field quality (SSFQ) was higher in Group E than in Group L (P < 0.05). Intravenous infusion of esmolol is not inferior to lidocaine in the quality of postoperative recovery in patients with FESS, and is more advantageous in terms of the quality of the surgical field, attenuation of intraoperative haemodynamic fluctuations, and postoperative awakening.

Perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion for postsurgical pain management in bariatric surgery patients

IntroductionObesity is one of the biggest modern health issues worldwide. Owing to the failure of both behavioral and pharmacological measures, the surgical approach has been established as the main conduct to follow, with bariatric surgery being one of the most effective and safe procedures. One of the bases for the optimal analgesic strategy is the use of adjuvants during the perioperative period. One of the main drugs in use is lidocaine.AimTo evaluate postoperative pain after perioperative lidocaine infusion in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and describe the presence of nausea and vomiting during the first 24 h.MethodsThis was a retrospective study of patients who underwent laparoscopic bariatric surgery at ABC Medical Center. Two study arms were established: a group of patients who received lidocaine infusion and a control group. The presence of pain, nausea, or vomiting was evaluated upon admission to the recovery area and 1 h and 24 h after the intervention. The normal distribution of the data was first verified via the Shapiro–Wilk test. The data are presented as medians for quantitative variables and as frequencies for qualitative variables.ResultsA total of 50 surgeries were performed, with a significant correlation between lidocaine infusion and lower pain values at 1 h (p = 0.04). Similarly, there was a marked trend in the presence of nausea in control group 4 (18.6%) vs. 15 (53.5%).ConclusionsOur data suggest that the use of intraoperative lidocaine infusion is limited in postoperative pain management; nonetheless, it significantly improves the incidence of postoperative nausea.

The mechanism of perioperative intravenous lidocaine in regulating the inflammatory response: A review.

Perioperative inflammatory responses are a series of endogenous immune responses produced by the body following surgical trauma. Excessive inflammatory response weakens the body's ability to repair surgical trauma and reduces the body's defense against the invasion of harmful factors, leading to a series of complications, such as infections, pain, and organ damage, which prolong the length of hospitalization and increase the risk of death. Lidocaine is a classical local anesthetic widely used in clinical practice because of its local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic effects. Several recent studies have shown that lidocaine modulates the body's inflammatory response, and that its anti-inflammatory properties can lead to analgesia, organ protection, and improved postoperative recovery. In this paper, we introduce the mechanism of the modulating effect of lidocaine on the perioperative inflammatory response and its clinical application, to provide a reference for the clinical prevention and treatment of the perioperative inflammatory response.

The effect of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative sleep of elderly patients with colorectal cancer: A randomized controlled study

BackgroundPostoperative sleep disturbance (POSD) caused by postoperative pain can impede the enhanced rapid recovery of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. We propose that perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion may enhance postoperative sleep quality by alleviating postoperative pain in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection for colorectal cancer. MethodsSixty-three elderly patients were divided into two groups: the lidocaine group (group L) and the placebo group (group C). Patients in group L received intravenous injection of lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg during the induction of anesthesia, followed by lidocaine 1.0 mg kg−1 h−1 during surgery and for 24 h after surgery. Patients in group C received the same volume of normal saline. The primary outcome was postoperative sleep function, which was evaluated using the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). The secondary outcomes included the pain-at-rest and pain-on-movement of patients at 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h after surgery, opioid and propofol consumption, bowel function recovery time, postoperative complications, and lidocaine side effects. ResultsCompared to group C, AIS scores in group L were significantly lower on day 1 (12.9 ± 4.0 vs 10.6 ± 3.9, P < 0.05), day 3 (8.6 ± 4.2 vs 6.2 ± 3.9, P < 0.05), and 1 week (4.3 ± 3.1 vs 2.2 ± 2.5, P < 0.05) after surgery. There were no significant differences in VAS scores between the two groups. The intraoperative consumption of propofol and remifentanil was significantly reduced in group L. Lidocaine infusion significantly shortened the recovery time of bowel function. There were no statistical differences between the two groups regarding the incidences of PONV and postoperative pulmonary complications. No cases of local anesthetic toxicity occurred in either group. ConclusionsPerioperative intravenous administration of lidocaine can facilitate the restoration of postoperative sleep function in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer.

Perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion improves postoperative analgesia after hysterectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

The effectiveness of intravenous lidocaine in reducing acute pain after hysterectomy remains uncertain. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to investigate the impact of intravenous lidocaine on post-hysterectomy recovery. This study was completed based on the PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (CENTRAL), and Embase up to July 27, 2023. We identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving hysterectomy patients comparing lidocaine to a placebo. Outcome measures included postoperative pain scores at rest and during movement, opioid consumption, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), improvements in functional gastrointestinal recovery, and Quality of Recovery (QoR) scores. Nine RCTs were included in the meta-analysis, comprising 352 patients who received intravenous lidocaine and 354 controls. The analysis revealed that intravenous lidocaine significantly reduced postoperative pain scores at rest at 2, 6, 8, and 24 hours following hysterectomy, as well as postoperative opioid consumption within 24 hours and PONV rates. Furthermore, no observed benefit was noted in shortening the time to first flatus with intravenous lidocaine administration post-hysterectomy. Intravenous lidocaine administration effectively reduces acute postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and PONV rates following hysterectomy. Lidocaine serves as an opioid-sparing agent, reducing the morphine equivalent dose while maintaining a similar degree of postoperative pain.

Effects of intravenous lidocaine on postoperative pain and gastrointestinal function recovery following gastrointestinal surgery: a meta-analysis.

The full extent of intravenous lidocaine's effectiveness in alleviating postoperative pain and enhancing gastrointestinal function recovery remains uncertain. We conducted an exhaustive search of databases to identify randomized controlled trials that compared intravenous lidocaine infusion's efficacy to that of a placebo or routine care in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. The primary outcome measure was resting pain scores 24 h postoperatively. We utilized a random-effects model based on the intention-to-treat principle for the overall results. This study included twenty-four trials with 1533 patients. Intravenous lidocaine significantly reduced resting pain scores 24 h after gastrointestinal surgery (twenty trials, SMD -0.67, 95% CI -1.09 to -0.24, P=0.002, I2 = 90%). This finding was consistent in subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses. The benefit was also observed at other resting and moving time points (1, 2, 4, and 12 h) postoperatively. Intravenous lidocaine significantly decreased opioid consumption within 24 h after surgery (eleven trials, SMD: -1.19; 95% CI: -1.99 to -0.39; P=0.003). Intravenous lidocaine also shortened the time to bowel sound (MD: -8.51; 95% CI: -14.59 to -2.44; P=0.006), time to first flatus (MD: -6.00; 95% CI: -9.87 to -2.13; P=0.002), and time to first defecation (MD: -9.77; 95% CI: -17.19 to -2.36; P=0.01). Perioperative intravenous lidocaine can alleviate acute pain and expedite gastrointestinal function recovery in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. However, the results should be interpreted with caution due to substantial heterogeneity. Further large-scale studies are necessary to validate these findings.

Safety of perioperative intravenous lidocaine in liver surgery - A pilot study.

Perioperative lidocaine infusion has many interesting properties such as analgesic effects in the context of enhanced recovery after surgery. However, its use is limited in liver surgery due to its hepatic metabolism. This prospective, monocentric study was conducted from 2020 to 2021. Patients undergoing liver surgery were included. They received a lidocaine infusion protocol until the beginning of hepatic transection (bolus dose of 1.5 mg kg-1, then a continuous infusion of 2 mg kg-1 h-1). Plasma concentrations of lidocaine were measured four times during and after lidocaine infusion. Twenty subjects who underwent liver resection were analyzed. There was 35% of preexisting liver disease before tumor diagnosis, and 75% of liver resection was defined as "major hepatectomy." Plasmatic levels of lidocaine were in the therapeutic range. No blood sample showed a concentration above the toxicity threshold: 1.6 (1.3-2.1) μg ml-1 one hour after the start of infusion, 2.5 (1.7-2.8) μg ml-1 at the end of hepatic transection, 1.7 (1.3-2.0) μg ml-1 one hour after the end of infusion, and 1.2 (0.8-1.4) μg ml-1 at the end of surgery. Comparative analysis between the presence of a preexisting liver disease or not and the association of intraoperative vascular clamping or not did not show significant difference concerning lidocaine blood levels. Perioperative lidocaine infusion seems safe in the field of liver surgery. Nevertheless, additional prospective studies need to assess the clinical usefulness in terms of analgesia and antitumoral effects.

Вплив періопераційної внутрішньовенної інфузії лідокаїну на якість післяопераційного відновлення після різних видів оперативних втручань у дітей

Introduction. Early postoperative recovery in pediatric practice is an important problem for patients and the health care system as a whole. Aim: to investigate the quality of postoperative recovery of children after various types of surgical interventions. Materials and methods. The study involved 150 children who underwent trauma (group I), abdominal (group II) and urological (group III) surgical interventions. Each of these groups was divided into two subgroups: Іb (n=17), ІІb (n=19) and ІІІb (n=24) subgroups - included children who received intravenous lidocaine in the perioperative period, control Ia (n=23), IIa (n=29) and IIIa (n=38) subgroups - included children to whom lidocaine was not prescribed. The PaedQoR-15 questionnaire was used to assess the quality of postoperative recovery. Results. The use of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion is associated with an increase, compared to the control group, in the PaedQoR-15 score by 10.6% at 24 hours after trauma surgical interventions, by 21.3% and by 17% after abdominal and urological surgical interventions due to a decrease in the frequency of postoperative nausea after abdominal surgery, skin itching after all analyzed types of surgical treatment, a reduction 26.7% reduction in the time until the first gas release and by 19.3% reduction in the time until the appearance of bowel movements/defecation after abdominal surgery. It was observed that the stay of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) was reduced by 120 minutes after trauma surgery and by 1.8 times after abdominal surgery. Conclusions. Perioperative lidocaine infusion may be useful in rapid postoperative rehabilitation programs. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The study protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of all participating institutions. The informed consent of parents and children was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.

Effects of perioperative intravenous lidocaine and esketamine on the quality of recovery and emotional state of patients after thyroidectomy: A randomised, double-blind, controlled trial.

Perioperative intravenous (IV) infusions of lidocaine and esketamine reduce postoperative pain, but there are few studies on the quality of recovery and patients' emotional states postoperatively. We aimed to explore the effects of perioperative IV lidocaine and esketamine on the quality of recovery and emotional state after thyroidectomy. In this randomised trial, 137 patients undergoing thyroidectomy were randomly assigned to three groups: a lidocaine group (Group L), an esketamine group (Group E) and a normal saline placebo group (Group C). The primary outcome was the Quality of Recovery 40 (QoR-40) on postoperative days (PODs) 1 and 2. The secondary outcomes included Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) scores on days 1 and 2 after surgery, pain scores, opioid consumption and incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Statistical analysis was performed using the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), the Kruskal-Wallis and Chi-square tests. The global QoR-40 scores in groups L and E on POD 1 and POD 2 were significantly higher than in group C (P < 0.001). The SAS and SDS scores on POD 1 and POD 2 in groups L and E were significantly lower than in group C (P < 0.05). There were statistically significant differences in Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) scores among the three groups at 1 h, 2 h, 6 h and 12 h (P < 0.05). Perioperative IV lidocaine and esketamine improve the quality of postoperative recovery and the emotional state of patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

Perioperative intravenous lidocaine in thoracoscopic surgery for improved postoperative pain control: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, superiority trial.

Pain, including associated pain management, remains a burden on patients after thoracic surgery. Our objective was to investigate whether perioperative intravenous administration of lidocaine reduces postoperative morphine consumption and pain intensity after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). In this double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority trial, patients undergoing VATS with a planned duration of ≤90 minutes were randomized within an intention-to-treat setting. Patients received either intravenous lidocaine or placebo as a bolus of 1.5 mg/kg 30 minutes before incision, followed by a continuous infusion of 3.0 mg/kg/hour until 2 hours after skin closure. Pain and morphine consumption were evaluated when resting and when coughing 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 hours after skin closure and in a follow-up 14, 90, and 180 days postoperatively. Twenty-eight patients were included in the lidocaine group, 24 in the placebo group. Patients' characteristics and preoperative pain scores were similar in both groups. When coughing, patients of the lidocaine group had less pain within 24 hours after skin closure than the placebo group (4.60±1.64 vs. 5.52±1.65; P=0.02). Morphine consumption was not statistically significantly lower in lidocaine group (18.22±12.87 vs. 21.26±9.39 mg; P=0.26). There were no significant differences between groups in secondary outcomes. Our results suggest that perioperative intravenous lidocaine administration reduces pain scores after VATS. The beneficial clinical effects are limited. Nevertheless, intravenous lidocaine may be helpful as part of a multimodal analgesia protocol or with patients in whom the use of other analgesics is contraindicated. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03677817.

Effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral superficial cervical plexus block versus perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: A randomised double-blind comparative trial.

Recent studies have found that ultrasound-guided (USG) bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (BSCPB) and intravenous infusion of lidocaine (IVL) have the potential to improve the quality of postoperative recovery. This study aimed to investigate and compare their effects on postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. A total of 135 patients were randomised to Group N: BSCPB with 10 mL 0.75% ropivacaine on each side, Group L: intravenous lidocaine (1.5 mg/kg for 10 min, followed by 1.5 mg/kg/h) and Group C: intravenous saline combined with BSCPB saline. The primary objective was quality of recovery-40 (QoR-40). Other parameters compared were numeric rating pain scale (NRS) score, haemodynamic data, opioid dosage and incidence of adverse effects. Statistical analysis was performed using the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Chi-square test. Compared to Group C, both groups N and L had higher QoR-40 total scores as well as scores indicating physical comfort, emotional state and pain dimensions on postoperative day (POD) 1 and POD2 (P < 0.001). The QoR-40 total and pain dimension scores in Group N were higher on POD1 and POD2 (P < 0.05). The NRS scores and the change in haemodynamics were lower in Group N compared to groups L and C (P < 0.05). The results of other parameters were lower in groups N and L than in Group C (P < 0.05). USG BSCPB and IVL are comparable in improving the quality of postoperative recovery in patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

Efficacy of perioperative lidocaine infusion on surgical field quality during functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the efficacy of perioperative intravenous lidocaine versus placebo in improving the quality of surgical field during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CENTRAL were thoroughly searched from inception until June 2023. The included RCTs were evaluated via RoB-2 tool. Our primary endpoint included intraoperative surgical field quality, and secondary endpoints involved operative duration, estimated blood loss, time for post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) discharge, postoperative pain, mean difference in heart rate (HR), and mean difference in mean arterial pressure (MAP). Continuous data were pooled as mean difference (MD) or standardized mean difference (SMD) via RevMan software. Also, the certainty of evidence for each outcome were assessed according to the GRADE system. Four RCTs with total of 267 patients were included. Regarding the intraoperative quality of surgical field, the results indicated a significant difference in favor of the lidocaine group compared to the placebo group (n = 3 RCTs, MD - 0.80, 95% CI [- 0.98, - 0.61], p < 0.001, moderate certainty of evidence). The trial sequential analysis showed there is a substantial and conclusive evidence. Regarding time for PACU discharge, there was a significant difference that favor lidocaine group (p < 0.05). On the contrary, there was no significant difference between lidocaine and placebo groups in terms of operative duration, estimated blood loss, postoperative pain, mean change in MAP and HR, (p > 0.05). Our review revealed that lidocaine infusion, compared with a placebo, significantly improved the surgical field and shortened the time required for PACU discharge. However, lidocaine did not reduce surgery time, estimated blood loss, postoperative pain, MAP, or HR.

Use of Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine as Part of an Abdominal Surgery Enhanced Recovery Pathway Does Not Significantly Impact Postoperative Pain.

The utility of perioperative intravenous lidocaine in improving postoperative pain control remains unclear. We aimed to compare postoperative pain outcomes in ERP abdominal surgery patients who did vs did not receive intravenous lidocaine. We hypothesized that patients receiving lidocaine would have lower postoperative pain scores and consume fewer opioids. We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery at a single institution via an ERP from 2017 to 2018. Patients who received lidocaine in the 6 months prior to a lidocaine shortage were compared to those who did not receive lidocaine for 6 months following the shortage. The primary outcome measures were pain scores as measured on the visual analogue scale and opioid consumption as measured by oral morphine equivalents (OME). We identified 1227 consecutive ERP abdominal surgery patients for inclusion (519 patients receiving lidocaine and 708 patients not receiving lidocaine). Demographics between the two cohorts were similar, with the following exceptions: more females, and more patients with a history of psychiatric diagnoses in the group that did not receive lidocaine. Adjusted, mixed linear models for both OME (P = .23) and pain scores (P = .51) found no difference between the lidocaine and no lidocaine groups. In our study of ERP abdominal surgery patients, perioperative intravenous lidocaine did not offer improvement in postoperative pain scores or OME consumed. We therefore do not recommend the use of intravenous lidocaine as part of an ERP multimodal pain management strategy in abdominal surgery patients.

Systemic Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Intravenous Lidocaine in Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

There has recently been increasing evidence that the use of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion possesses analgesic, opioid-sparing and anti-inflammatory effects in surgical patients. Although opioid-sparing and analgesic properties have been strongly supported, the anti-inflammatory features are not well established in elective surgery. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review is to examine the effect of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative anti-inflammatory status in patients undergoing elective surgery. A search strategy was created to identify suitable randomised clinical trials (RCTs) in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Clinicaltrials.gov databases until January 2023. RCTs that evaluated the effect of intravenous lidocaine infusion, compared with placebo, on adult patients who underwent elective surgery, in inflammatory markers response were included. Exclusion criteria consisted of paediatric patients, animal studies, non-RCT methodology, intervention without intravenous lidocaine, inadequate control group, duplicated samples, ongoing studies and lack of any relevant clinical outcome measures. The following inflammatory markers-interleukin (IL)-6, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-1RA, IL-8, IL-10, C-reactive protein (CRP), IL-1, IL-1β, interferon (IFN)-γ, cortisol, IL-4, IL-17, high-mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β-were evaluated as outcomes in this review. A total of 21 studies, including 1254 patients, were identified. Intravenous lidocaine infusion significantly reduced the change from IL-6 baseline levels at the end of surgery compared to a placebo (standardised mean difference [SMD]: -0.647, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -1.034 to -0.260). Usage of lidocaine was associated with a significant reduction in other postoperative pro-inflammatory markers, such as TNF-α, IL-1RA, IL-8, IL-17, HMGB-1 and CRP. There was no significant difference in other markers, such as IL-10, IL-1β, IL-1, IFN-γ, IL-4, TGF-β and cortisol. This systematic review and meta-analysis provide support for the administration of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion as an anti-inflammatory strategy in elective surgery.

A protocol for a pilot study to assess the feasibility of a randomised clinical trial of perioperative intravenous lidocaine on colorectal cancer outcome after surgery (FLICOR trial)

BackgroundCancer recurrence after curative cancer surgery significantly impacts patients and healthcare services. Before surgery, a small number of clinically undetectable circulating tumour cells are often present. The surgical stress response promotes the distribution and proliferation of circulating tumour cells leading to cancer recurrence and metastasis. Preclinical evidence suggests that lidocaine may exert ‘anti-cancer’ effects and alleviate pro-metastatic environments. The Feasibility Study of Lidocaine Infusion During Bowel Cancer Surgery for Cancer Outcome (FLICOR) will assess the feasibility of conducting a clinical trial on perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion for postoperative colorectal cancer outcomes. MethodsThe study is a double-blinded, randomised, controlled pilot study for a full trial comparing intravenous lidocaine administration at 1.5 mg kg−1 bolus followed by 1.5 mg kg−1 h−1 infusion for 24 h with placebo in patients undergoing minimally invasive (laparoscopy or robotic) colorectal cancer surgery. The feasibility of data collection instruments will be measured, including those for future economic evaluation and clinical and patient-reported outcomes. For the exploratory outcomes, blood samples will be collected before and after surgery on days 0, 1, and 3. Recruitment is planned for two NHS Trusts over 6 months with a 12-month follow-up. Patients and clinicians will be asked for their feedback on the study process. Dissemination planStudy data will be disseminated to trial participants, the public, and academic communities. The work will be presented at national and international conferences to stimulate interest and enthusiasm for centres to participate in the future definitive trial. This research will also be published in peer-reviewed open-access journals. Clinical trial registrationISRCTN29594895 (ISRCTN), NCT05250791 (ClinicalTrials.gov). Protocol version number and date3.0, February 8, 2023.

"Can Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine Decrease Postoperative Pain After Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeries?": A Randomized Clinical Trial.

To determine the efficacy of perioperative intravenous lidocaine in decreasing postoperative pain after oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Forty patients undergoing various oral and maxillofacial surgeries under general anesthesia were recruited in this prospective, randomized, double blinded controlled trial. Lidocaine group received Lidocaine 2.0%, whereas the control group received Normal saline 0.9% infusion. Pain intensity, sedation, vitals and side effects were assessed at 2h, 4h, 6h, 12h and 24h postoperatively. Twenty patients were assigned to each group. There were no significant differences between the groups for the study variables at baseline. The median Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores were higher in normal saline group than lidocaine group at 2h, 4h and 6h and same at 12and 24h; however, the differences were not statistically significant. Mean (± SD) analgesic consumed in lidocaine group was 47.37 (± 42.80) mg and 69.47(± 36.13) mg in saline group, which was not significant either. Similarly, no statically significant difference was observed for sedation and vitals at all the time intervals. Perioperative infusion of low dose lidocaine does not have significant effect on reduction in postoperative pain intensity and analgesic consumption, in patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Trail registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03479320).

Adjuvant Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine is Effective and Safe for Postoperative Pain Management and Rehabilitation in Gynecology Surgery: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Background: There is scant data on the effectiveness and safety of adjuvant perioperative intravenous (IV) lidocaine in procuring postoperative analgesia and rehabilitation in gynecology surgery in low-resource settings. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of IV lidocaine on postoperative pain and rehabilitation gynecology surgery. Methods: We carried out a randomized single-blinded controlled trial from April to August 2017 (5 months) at the Yaoundé Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, Cameroon. The study population was made up of ASA 1 and 2, women admitted for elective gynecological surgery under general anesthesia divided into two groups of 17 patients: those to receive IV lidocaine and those to receive normal saline as placebo both intra-and postoperatively as an adjuvant to standard care. The variables studied included the additional doses of fentanyl, postoperative pain, side effects of lidocaine, time to first bowel sounds, the ease with which patients were mobilized and patient satisfaction. Results: Compared to patients in the placebo group, those in the lidocaine group had fewer mean amounts of fentanyl reinjections (P&lt;0.0001), shorter recovery time (P=0.0044), reported lesser pain in the immediate postoperative period (P=0.012) till the 3rd postoperative hour (P&lt;0.001), had more early postoperative bowel sounds (94.1% vs. 11.8%), rehabilitated earlier (P&lt;0.001) and were more satisfied with pain management (P=0.001). The lone observed side effect of IV lidocaine was tolerable bradycardia in six (35.3%) patients. Conclusion: Adjuvant IV lidocaine can be effectively used in gynecological surgery, with the advantage of better postoperative analgesia, quicker rehabilitation and minimal side effects.

Perioperative intravenous lidocaine use in children.

Perioperative pain management impacts patient morbidity, quality of life, and hospitalization cost. In children, it impacts not only the child, but the whole family. Adjuncts for improved perioperative analgesia continue to be sought to minimize adverse side effects associated with opioids and for those in whom regional or neuraxial anesthesia is not suitable. The use of ketamine and alpha agonists may be useful in these settings but have noted adverse effects including hallucinations, hemodynamic instability, and excessive sedation. One alternative is intravenous lidocaine. Despite its off-label use, intravenous lidocaine has demonstrated anti-neuropathic, anti-hyperalgesic, and anti-inflammatory actions and is an emerging technique. Multiple studies in adults have demonstrated beneficial effects of perioperative intravenous lidocaine including improved perioperative analgesia with reduced postoperative opioid use, improved gastrointestinal function, earlier mobilization, and reduction in hospital length of stay. Despite the limited pediatric literature, some of these findings have been replicated. Large-scale trials providing evidence for the pediatric pharmacokinetics and high-quality safety data with respect to intravenous lidocaine are still however lacking. To date, dose ranges studied in the pediatric population have not been associated with serious side effects and current data suggests perioperative intravenous lidocaine in a subgroup of pediatric surgical patients seems well-tolerated and beneficial.

Efficacy of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic lung resection surgery: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

IntroductionPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are the most common complications following thoracoscopic surgery, resulting in increased hospital costs and perioperative mortality. Studies have shown that intravenous lidocaine infusion can exert its...

Prophylactic effect of intravenous lidocaine against cognitive deficit after cardiac surgery: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.

Background:This study aimed at providing an updated evidence of the association between intraoperative lidocaine and risk of postcardiac surgery cognitive deficit.Methods:Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) investigating effects of intravenous lidocaine against cognitive deficit in adults undergoing cardiac surgeries were retrieved from the EMBASE, MEDLINE, Google scholar, and Cochrane controlled trials register databases from inception till May 2021. Risk of cognitive deficit was the primary endpoint, while secondary endpoints were length of stay (LOS) in intensive care unit/hospital. Impact of individual studies and cumulative evidence reliability were evaluated with sensitivity analyses and trial sequential analysis, respectively.Results:Six RCTs involving 963 patients published from 1999 to 2019 were included. In early postoperative period (i.e., 2 weeks), the use of intravenous lidocaine (overall incidence = 14.8%) was associated with a lower risk of cognitive deficit compared to that with placebo (overall incidence = 33.1%) (relative risk = 0.49, 95% confidence interval: 0.32–0.75). However, sensitivity analysis and trial sequential analysis signified insufficient evidence to arrive at a firm conclusion. In the late postoperative period (i.e., 6–10 weeks), perioperative intravenous lidocaine (overall incidence = 37.9%) did not reduce the risk of cognitive deficit (relative risk = 0.99, 95% confidence interval: 0.84) compared to the placebo (overall incidence = 38.6%). Intravenous lidocaine was associated with a shortened LOS in intensive care unit/hospital with weak evidence.Conclusion:Our results indicated a prophylactic effect of intravenous lidocaine against cognitive deficit only at the early postoperative period despite insufficient evidence. Further large-scale studies are warranted to assess its use for the prevention of cognitive deficit and enhancement of recovery (e.g., LOS).