Systemic Administration Of Lidocaine Research Articles

Efficacy of intraoperative systemic lidocaine on quality of recovery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Introduction Many clinical trials have demonstrated the benefits of intraoperative systemic lidocaine administration in major abdominal surgeries. We tested the hypothesis that systemic lidocaine is associated with an enhanced early quality of recovery in patients following laparoscopic colorectal resection. Patients and Methods We randomly allocated 126 patients scheduled for laparoscopic colorectal surgery in a 1:1 ratio to receive either lidocaine (1.5 mg kg−1 bolus over 10 min, followed by continuous infusion at 2 mg kg−1 h−1 until the end of surgery) or identical volumes and rates of saline. The primary outcome was the Quality of Recovery-15 score assessed 24 h after surgery. Secondary outcomes were areas under the pain numeric rating scale curve over time, 48-h morphine consumption, and adverse events. Results Compared with saline, systemic lidocaine improved the Quality of Recovery-15 score 24 h postoperatively, with a median difference of 4 (95% confidence interval: 1–6; p = 0.015). Similarly, the area under the pain numeric rating scale curve over 48 h at rest and on movement was reduced in the lidocaine group (p = 0.004 and p < 0.001, respectively). However, these differences were not clinically meaningful. Lidocaine infusion reduced the intraoperative remifentanil requirements but not postoperative 48-h morphine consumption (p < 0.001 and p = 0.34, respectively). Additionally, patients receiving lidocaine had a quicker and earlier return of bowel function, as indicated by a shorter time to first flatus (log-rank p < 0.001), yet ambulation time was similar between groups (log-rank test, p = 0.11). Conclusions In patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery, intraoperative systemic lidocaine resulted in statistically but not clinically significant improvements in quality of recovery (see Graphical ). Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; ChiCTR1900027635.

Impact of analgesic techniques on early quality of recovery after prostatectomy: A 3-arm, randomized trial.

BackgroundProstatectomy is associated with relevant acute postoperative pain. Optimal analgesic techniques to minimize pain and enhance recovery are still under investigation. We aimed to compare the effect of three different analgesic techniques on quality of recovery.MethodsThis investigator‐initiated, prospective, randomized, three‐arm, parallel‐group, active‐controlled, interventional superiority trial was performed in a Swiss teaching hospital from 2018 to 2021. Consecutive patients undergoing open or robotic‐assisted radical prostatectomy were randomized to spinal anaesthesia (SSS, bupivacaine 0.5% + fentanyl), bilateral transversus abdominis plane block (TAP, ropivacaine 0.375% + clonidine) or systemic administration of lidocaine (SA, lidocaine 1%) in addition to general anaesthesia. Primary outcome was quality of recovery 15 (QoR‐15) score on postoperative day one compared to baseline. Secondary outcomes were QoR‐15 at discharge, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain scores, return of gastrointestinal function and use of rescue analgesia.ResultsFrom 133 patients, 40 received spinal anaesthesia, 45 TAP block and 48 systemic analgesia. QoR‐15 scores did not differ on day 1 (p = 0.301) or at discharge (p = 0.309) when compared to baseline. QoR‐15 changes were similar in all groups. At discharge, median QoR‐15 scores were considered as good (>122) in all groups: SSS 134 [IQR 128–138]; TAP 129 [IQR 122–136] and SA 128 [IQR 123–136]. There were no significant differences in the other secondary outcomes.ConclusionsQuality of recovery on postoperative day one compared to baseline did not differ if spinal anaesthesia, TAP block or systemic administration of lidocaine was added to general anaesthesia.SignificanceOptimal analgesic techniques to enhance recovery after prostatectomy are still under investigation. In this 3‐arm randomized controlled trial, addition of spinal anaesthesia or transversus abdominis plane block to general anaesthesia did not improve quality of recovery after radical prostatectomy compared to less invasive intravenous lidocaine infusion (standard of care/control group). Quality of recovery at the time of discharge was considered as good in all three groups.

Impact of lidocaine on hemodynamic and respiratory parameters during laparoscopic appendectomy in children

We assessed the influence of systemic lidocaine administration on ventilatory and circulatory parameters, and the pneumoperitoneum impact on the cardiopulmonary system during a laparoscopic appendectomy in children. A single-center parallel single-masked randomized controlled study was carried out with 58 patients (3–17 years). Intravenous lidocaine bolus of 1.5 mg/kg over 5 min before induction of anesthesia followed by lidocaine infusion at 1.5 mg/kg/h intraoperatively. Respiratory system compliance (C, C/kg), Ppeak-PEEP and Pulse rate (Pulse), systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure (NBPs, NBPd, NBPm), assessed in the Lidocaine and Control group, at the: beginning (P1), minimum lung compliance (P2) and at the end of surgery (P3) were compared. The respiratory/hemodynamic parameters did not differ between the groups at any stage of operation. Blood Pressure and Ppeak-PEEP were significantly higher at the P2 compared to P1 and P3 stages (P < 0.001, 1 − β ≥ 0.895) that correlated with lung compliance changes: C/kg vs. NBPs and Ppeak-PEEP (− 0.42, − 0.84; P < 0.001); C vs. Pulse and Ppeak-PEEP (− 0.48, − 0.46; P < 0.001). Although an increase in intraabdominal pressure up to 12(15) mmHg causes significant changes in hemodynamic/respiratory parameters, there appears to be no risk of fatal reactions in 1E, 2E ASA patients. Systemic lidocaine administration doesn’t alleviate circulatory/respiratory alterations during pneumoperitoneum. No lidocaine related episode of anaphylaxis, systemic toxicity, circulatory disturbances or neurological impairment occurred.ClinicalTrials.gov: 22/03/2019.Trial registration number: NCT03886896.

Comparison of high dose fentanyl, magnesium and lidocaine for effective and consistent attenuation of hemodynamic responses during laryngoscopy and intubation

Background &amp; objective: Laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation provoke stress response with consequent hemodynamic instability. Fentanyl is a short acting potent opioid commonly used to control stress response. Magnesium sulphate can attenuate stress response through inhibiting catecholamines release. Systemic administration of lidocaine helps in blocking stress response. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of high dose fentanyl, magnesium, and lidocaine versus conventional anesthesia on consistent attenuation of stress response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation.&#x0D; Methods: 160 patients were randomly allocated into one of the 4 study groups. Group C: received fentanyl 2µg/kg, Group F: received fentanyl 4 µg/kg, Group M: received magnesium sulphate 30mg/kg combined with fentanyl 2µg/kg and Group L: received lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg combined with fentanyl 2 µg/kg. Outcome measures included heart rate (HR) values and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) values during endotracheal intubation and over the following 5 min in addition to coughing and lacrimation during intubation.&#x0D; Results: HR in group C and group L increased compared to baseline readings following intubation and at 1,3,5 min and was statistically significant for group C but comparable for group L. In group F and group M, HR decreased significantly compared to baseline following intubation and the rest of the times studied. MAP in group C and L were maintained for the period of 5 min following intubation whereas group F and L showed a statistically significant reduction in their MAP values compared to baseline readings.&#x0D; Conclusion: High dose fentanyl, fentanyl-magnesium combination, and fentanyl- lidocaine combination can attenuate stress response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation when compared to conventional anesthesia. Furthermore, using high dose fentanyl and fentanyl-Magnesium combination results in consistent attenuation of the response.&#x0D; Abbreviations: HR – heart rate; MAP – mean arterial blood pressure; PPV - positive pressure ventilation&#x0D; Key words: Fentanyl; Magnesium sulphate; Lidocaine; Hemodynamics; Intubation&#x0D; Trial registration: This trial was prospectively registered at Clinical Trials.gov on 3 September 2020 with registration number NCT04544163. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04544163&#x0D; Citation: Elsabeeny WY, Shehab NN. The role of high dose fentanyl, magnesium and lidocaine for effective and consistent attenuation of hemodynamic responses during laryngoscopy and intubation. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2022;26(3):352-359. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v26i2.1910&#x0D; Received: July 05, 2021; Reviewed: March 03, 2022; Accepted: April 22, 2022

Systemic lidocaine administration influences NF-kβ gene expression, NF-kβ and TNF- α protein levels on BALB/c mice with musculoskeletal injury

BackgroundThe immune system can produce various inflammatory mediators to protect the body from stress and surgical trauma. However, this excessive inflammatory response will interfere with the body's immune system, causing systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multi-organ failure if allowed to continue. Lidocaine as an anti-inflammatory is used to treat surgical pain and pain arising from the disease process and treat ventricular arrhythmias. This study aims to prove the efficacy of systemic lidocaine injection as an anti-inflammatory drug in BALB/c mice with sterile musculoskeletal injuries. MethodsThis study used a prospective experimental laboratory study on experimental animals of BALB/c mice using a simple randomized design. Sixteen adult white BALB/c mice (male, healthy, 10–12 weeks old, 35–40 g body weight, and no disability) were selected and randomly divided into two groups: the group given lidocaine (2 mg/kg body weight) and a group that was given sterile distilled water. NF-kβ and TNF-α protein levels were detected by ELISA, while mRNA expression of NF-kβ was analyzed and determined by quantitative real-time PCR. ResultsMusculoskeletal injury significantly increased the expression of both mRNA and protein levels of NF-kβ and TNF-α protein level. In addition, the NF-kβ (protein and mRNA) and TNF-α (protein) levels in rats experiencing inflammation due to musculoskeletal injury were significantly decreased in the lidocaine group (p < 0.001). ConclusionsThe administration of systemic lidocaine injection was able to inhibit the expression of mRNA NF-kβ, the protein levels of NF-kβ, and protein levels of TNF-α in mice with musculoskeletal injuries.

Efficacy of intravenous lidocaine infusions for pain relief in children undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy: a randomized controlled trial

Intravenous lidocaine, a potent local anesthetic with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, has been shown to be an effective adjunct that reduces intra- and postoperative opioid consumption and facilitates pain management in adults. While it shows promise for use in the pediatric population, limited evidence is available.ObjectivesTo determine if general anesthesia with intraoperative intravenous lidocaine infusion versus general anesthesia without intravenous lidocaine infusion in children undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy decreased opioid requirements intra- and postoperatively.DesignA single-center parallel single-masked randomized controlled study. A computer-generated blocked randomization list was used to allocate participants. The study was conducted between March 2019 and January 2020. Setting: Pediatric teaching hospital in Poland.ParticipantsSeventy-four patients aged between 18 months and 18 years undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy. Seventy-one patients fulfilled the study requirements.InterventionIntravenous lidocaine bolus of 1.5 mg/kg over 5 min before induction of anesthesia followed by lidocaine infusion at 1.5 mg/kg/h intraoperatively. The infusion was discontinued before the patients’ transfer to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).Primary outcome measureThe primary outcome measure was total nalbuphine requirement in milligrams during the first 24 h after surgery.Secondary outcome measuresThe secondary outcome measures were intraoperative fentanyl consumption, intraoperative sevoflurane consumption, time to the first rescue analgesic request, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting during the first 24 h after surgery, frequency of side effects of lidocaine.ResultsChildren (n = 74) aged 5–17 randomly allocated to receive intraoperative lidocaine infusion (n = 37) or no intervention (n = 37). Seventy-one were included in the analysis (35 in the study group and 36 in the control group). There was no difference in the cumulative dose of nalbuphine in the first 24 h after removal of the endotracheal tube between groups [median of 0.1061 (IQR: 0.0962–0.2222) mg/kg in the lidocaine group, compared to the control group median of 0.1325 (IQR: 0.0899–0.22020) mg/kg, p = 0.63].Intraoperative fentanyl consumption was lower in the lidocaine group [median of 5.091 (IQR: 4.848–5.714) μg/kg] than in the control group [median of 5.969 (IQR: 5.000–6.748), p = 0.03].Taking into account the additional doses administered based on clinical indications, the reduction in the requirement for fentanyl in the lidocaine group was even greater [median of 0.0 (IQR: 0.0–0.952) vs 0.99 (IQR: 0.0–1.809) μg/kg, p = 0.01].No difference was observed in the sevoflurane consumption between the two groups [median of 32.5 ml (IQR 25.0–43.0) in the lidocaine group vs median of 35.0 ml (IQR: 23.5–46.0) in the control group, p = 0.56].The time to first analgesic request in the lidocaine group was prolonged [median of 55 (IQR: 40–110) min in the lidocaine group vs median of 40.5 (IQR: 28–65) min in the control group, p = 0.05].There was no difference in the frequency of PONV between the two groups (48.57% in the lidocaine group vs 61.11% in the control group, p = 0.29).No lidocaine related incidence of anaphylaxis, systemic toxicity, circulatory disturbances or neurological impairment was reported, during anesthesia or postoperative period.ConclusionsIntraoperative systemic lidocaine administration reduced the intraoperative requirement for opioids in children undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy. This effect was time limited, and hence did not affect opioid consumption in the first 24 h following discontinuation of lidocaine infusion.Trial registrationNCT03886896.

The effect of intraoperative lidocaine infusion on opioid consumption and pain after totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundAs a component of multimodal analgesia, the administration of systemic lidocaine is a well-known technique. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of lidocaine infusion on postoperative pain-related outcomes in patients undergoing totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopies inguinal hernioplasty.MethodsIn this randomized controlled double-blind study, we recruited 64 patients to receive either lidocaine 2% (intravenous bolus 1.5 mg. kg − 1 followed by an infusion of 2 mg. kg− 1. h− 1), or an equal volume of normal saline. The infusion was initiated just before the induction of anesthesia and discontinued after tracheal extubation. The primary outcome of the study was postoperative morphine equivalent consumption up to 24 h after surgery. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain scores, nausea/vomiting (PONV), sedation, quality of recovery (scores based on QoR-40 questionnaire), patient satisfaction, and the incidence of chronic pain.ResultsThe median (IQR) cumulative postoperative morphine equivalent consumption in the first 24 h was 0 (0–1) mg in the lidocaine group and 4 [1–8] mg in the saline group (p < 0.001). Postoperative pain intensity at rest and during movement at various time points in the first 24 h were significantly lower in the lidocaine group compared with the saline group (p < 0.05). Fewer patients reported PONV in the lidocaine group than in the saline group (p < 0.05). Median QoR scores at 24 h after surgery were significantly better in the lidocaine group (194 (194–196) than saline group 184 (183–186) (p < 0.001). Patients receiving lidocaine were more satisfied with postoperative analgesia than those receiving saline (p = 0.02). No difference was detected in terms of postoperative sedation and chronic pain after surgery.ConclusionsIntraoperative lidocaine infusion for laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernioplasty reduces opioid consumption, pain intensity, PONV and improves the quality of recovery and patient satisfaction.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov- NCT02601651. Date of registration: November 10, 2015.

Supraspinal Shaping of Adaptive Transitions in the State of Functional Connectivity Between Segmentally Distributed Dorsal Horn Neuronal Populations in Response to Nociception and Antinociception.

In the anesthetized cat the correlation between the ongoing cord dorsum potentials (CDPs) recorded from different lumbar spinal segments has a non-random structure, suggesting relatively stable patterns of functional connectivity between the dorsal horn neuronal ensembles involved in the generation of these potentials. During the nociception induced by the intradermic injection of capsaicin, the patterns of segmental correlation between the spontaneous CDPs acquire other non-random configurations that are temporarily reversed to their pre-capsaicin state by the systemic injection of lidocaine, a procedure known to decrease the manifestation of neuropathic pain in both animals and humans. We have now extended these studies and utilized machine learning for the automatic extraction and selection of particular classes of CDPs according to their shapes and amplitudes. By using a Markovian analysis, we disclosed the transitions between the different kinds of CDPs induced by capsaicin and lidocaine and constructed a global model based on the changes in the behavior of the CDPs generated along the whole set of lumbar segments. This allowed the identification of the different states of functional connectivity within the whole ensemble of dorsal horn neurones attained during nociception and their transitory reversal by systemic administration of lidocaine in preparations with the intact neuroaxis and after spinalization. The present observations provide additional information on the state of self-organized criticality that leads to the adaptive behavior of the dorsal horn neuronal networks during nociception and antinociception both shaped by supraspinal descending influences.

Evaluation of intravenous lidocaine in head and neck cancer surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundPain after major head and neck cancer surgery is underestimated and has both nociceptive and neuropathic characteristics. Extended resection, flap coverage, nerve lesions, inflammation, and high-dose opioid administration can also lead to hyperalgesia and chronic postoperative pain. Opioids are frequently associated with adverse events such as dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and vomiting, or constipation disturbing postoperative recovery and extending the length of hospital stay. Patients eligible for major head and neck cancer surgery cannot benefit from full multimodal pain management with locoregional anesthesia. Intravenous lidocaine, investigated in several studies, has been found to decrease acute pain and morphine consumption. Some data suggest also that it can prevent chronic postsurgical pain. Evidence supporting its use varies between surgical procedures, and there is no published study regarding systemic lidocaine administration in major head and neck cancer surgery. We hypothesized that intravenous lidocaine infused in the perioperative period would lead to opioid sparing and chronic postsurgical pain reduction.Methods/designA total of 128 patients undergoing major head and neck surgery will be included in this prospective two-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Patients will be randomly assigned to lidocaine or placebo treatment. After induction of general anesthesia, an intravenous lidocaine bolus will be administered (1.5 mg.kg− 1), followed by a continuous infusion (2 mg.kg− 1.h− 1) which will be reduced in the postanesthesia care unit (1 mg.kg− 1.h− 1). The primary outcome measure is morphine consumption 48 h after surgery. The secondary outcomes include intraoperative remifentanil consumption, morphine consumption 24 h after surgery, and chronic postsurgical pain that will be assessed 3–6 months after surgery.DiscussionRecent evidence suggests that intravenous lidocaine can lead to opioid sparing and chronic postsurgical pain reduction for certain types of surgery. This is the first trial to prospectively investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous lidocaine in major head and neck cancer surgery.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02894710. Registered on 11 August 2016.

Effects of lidocaine on adult zebrafish behavior and brain acetylcholinesterase following peripheral and systemic administration

Lidocaine is a voltage-gated Na+ channel blocker, commonly used as a fast-acting local and general anesthetic. Lidocaine also has central action, affecting behavior both clinically and in animal models. Adult zebrafish are rapidly becoming a critical novel model organism in translational neuroscience research. Here, we examine the effects of acute peripheral (lateral line application, 4%) and systemic (water immersion, 1, 5 and 10 mg/L) administration of lidocaine on adult zebrafish behavior tested in the novel tank test. Overall, the drug evoked hypolocomotor effect when applied systemically (at 10 mg/L) and peripherally. Peripheral lidocaine also reduced top exploration in the novel tank test (vs. sham), suggesting anxiogenic-like effect of the lateral line blockage, Our findings show the importance of the lateral line system in driving adult zebrafish locomotion, and suggest sedative-like effects of systemic lidocaine in aduld zebrafish. In addition, reflecting the role of central cholinergic contribution in lidocaine action, brain acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity was lower following peripheral and systemic administration of lidocaine at behaviorally active doses. Collectively, our data support the effects of lidocaine on behavioral responses in zebrafish, and reinforce the growing utility of this aquatic model to screen various CNS drugs.

Use of Epidural Analgesia in Sigmoidectomy: Is There Any Advantage in the Era of Minimally Invasive Surgery?

BackgroundThere is no consensus as to the effects of epidural analgesia on postoperative outcomes after laparoscopy in the context of the Enhanced Recovery Programs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of epidural analgesia on postoperative outcomes after elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy. MethodsThe use of epidural analgesia was discontinued in elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy and substituted by the perioperative administration of systemic lidocaine. Data from patients undergoing elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy between January 2014 and September 2016 was prospectively analysed. Patients with epidural analgesia were compared with patients without, in analgesics administrated postoperatively, length of stay, day of first defecation and mobilisation, and complication and reoperation rates. ResultsA total of 160 patients (male 85; female 75), median age 68 (30–92 years), were included. The groups consisted of 80 patients each. Mean length of stay (5.6 vs. 7.2 days, p=0.03) and day of first mobilisation (mean 1.2 vs. 1.6 days, p=0.004) were significantly shorter in the group without epidural analgesia. Reoperation rate (7.5 vs. 2.5%) was not statistically different. Complication rate was significantly lower (12.5 vs. 30%, p=0.007) in the group without epidural. Day of first defecation was shorter in the epidural group (1.4 vs. 1.7 days, p=0.04). Mean amount of analgesics administrated was not statistically different between groups, except for metamizole, that was administrated more in the group without epidural. ConclusionsEpidural analgesia did not offer benefits on postoperative analgesia or outcomes after elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy, causing longer length of stay, later mobilisation and higher complication rate.

Profile of HMGB1 mRNA Expression and TLR4 Protein in BALB/c Mice Model Sterile Injury after Systemic Lidocaine Administration

High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a cytokine proinflamation which contributes to inflammation. HMGB1 physically interacts with toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) to release macrophage cytokines. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of systemic lidocaine administration to inhibit the expression of HMGB1 mRNA and TLR4 protein in mice BALB/c mice with sterile injury. Material and Methods: Twenty adult male BALB/c mice were divided into lidocaine and control groups. A sterile injury is done by closed fracturing the left thigh bone of the mice. The lidocaine group was treated with 2 mg/kgBW lidocaine through tail vein injection after 4 h of sterile injury. The control group was given distilled water therapy as a substitute for lidocaine. Mice blood is extracted from the tail vein before trauma, 4 h after trauma, and 2 h after the administration of lidocaine and distilled water is complete.The HMGB1 mRNA expression was examined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) while the TLR4 protein level was determined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Result: The HMGB1 mRNA expression and TLR4 protein levels in BALB/c that sustained inflammation due to a sterile injury was significantly decreased in the lidocaine group (p < 0.00). Conclusion: Administration systemic 2 mg/kgBW of lidocaine is effectively inhibits HMGB1 mRNA and TLR4 protein in mice that sustain inflammation due to a sterile injury.

Systemic lidocaine inhibits high-mobility group box 1 messenger ribonucleic acid expression and protein in BALB/c mice after closed fracture musculoskeletal injury.

Background:Severe musculoskeletal trauma can trigger an inflammatory response, and an excessive inflammatory response can lead to systemic inflammatory response syndrome and multiorgan failure. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is an early mediator pro-inflammatory cytokine in sterile injuries and a late cytokine mediator in infection and sepsis. Previous research has shown that administration of systemic lidocaine can inhibit HMGB1 expression in macrophages of septic rats. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of systemic lidocaine to inhibit HMGB1 mRNA and protein in a BALB/c mouse model of sterile inflammation due to closed fracture musculoskeletal injury.Materials and Methods:Twenty adult male BALB/c mice were divided into lidocaine and control groups. The closed fracture musculoskeletal injury was performed by breaking the left thigh bone of the mice. Four hours after undergoing the closed fracture, the lidocaine group was treated with lidocaine intravenous (2 mg/kg). The same volume of distilled water was injected into the control group instead of lidocaine. HMGB1 mRNA expression was examined with real-time polymerase chain reaction, and HMGB1 protein level was determined with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results:The expression of HMGB1 mRNA and protein levels in mice that sustained inflammation due to a closed fracture musculoskeletal injury was significantly decreased in the lidocaine group (P < 0.00 and P < 0.00 for mRNA and protein, respectively).Conclusions:Intravenous administration of lidocaine effectively inhibited the inflammatory process in BALB/c mice that underwent closed fracture musculoskeletal injury by suppressing HMGB1 mRNA transcription and HMGB1 protein translation.

Prevention of cognitive dysfunction in elderly cancer patients operated on the pelvic organs in conditions of multimodal anesthesia

A study was conducted in 76 elderly patients aged 62 to 84 years with an increased risk of developing POCD. Of these, 46 women and 30 men. Patients were divided into two groups, depending on the type of anesthesia. The 1st group consisted of 37 patients who had low-flow anesthesia with sevoflurane combined with epidural analgesia. 2nd - 39 patients who had anticipated multimodal analgesia on the basis of systemic administration of lidocaine, sulphate magnesia, verapamil. In each group, patients are divided into subgroups - the main (O) and control (K). In the main subgroups anesthetics were supplemented with 20 ml. Cytoflavin, administered 20-25 minutes before the end of surgery and on the 1-3 days of the perioperative period. Cognitive functions were assessed by standardized scales: Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Evaluation Scale (MoCA), Frontal Assessment Batteries (FAB). The level of anxiety and depression was determined by the hospital scale of anxiety and depression (HADS). At oncological patients of advanced age in 52.5% of cases there is a moderate degree of cognitive impairment. In the perioperative period, in the study groups, when using different variants of multimodal anesthesia, there is an equivalent transient decrease in cognitive functions by 12.5 and 12.8%. The use of cytoflavin can reduce the manifestation of POCD from 1-day perioperative period, improve the cognitive status of patients. In cancer patients of advanced age, cognitive impairment is observed, aggravated after surgical treatment, regardless of the variant of multimodal anesthesia. Protection by Cytoflavin allows to restore the cognitive functions of elderly cancer patients, reduce the manifestations of POCD.

Intravenous lidocaine infusion during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: efficacyand safety in pain management

Systemic administration of lidocaine can improve perioperative analgesia for patients during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and reduce opiate-associated side effects. Aim of the study was to determine the efficacy and safety of intravenous infusion of lidocaine for pain relief during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A prospective controlled study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care in Postgraduate Institute of Bogomolets National Medical University. The study enrolled 60 adult patients with acute and chronic cholecystitis, who was elected for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients were randomised to 2 groups – Group L (lidocaine) and Group C (control). Intraoperative intravenous infusion of lidocaine during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, reduced average pain intensity at rest and during movement, the number of patients with moderate and severe pain, amount of analgesia “on demand”. The use of intraoperative lidocaine infusion allowed to significantly reduce the consumption of anesthetics and analgesics intraoperative and in early postoperative period, and accordingly reduce the incidence of opiate-associated adverse events, accelerate the recovery of bowel function after laparoscopic cholecystectomy and reduce the incidence of intraoperative hypertension.

Systemic lidocaine fails to improve postoperative morphine consumption, postoperative recovery and quality of life in patients undergoing posterior spinal arthrodesis. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

BackgroundIt is inconclusive whether the perioperative administration of systemic lidocaine provides effective postoperative analgesia and enhances recovery in major orthopaedic surgery. We hypothesised that in adolescent and adult patients undergoing posterior spinal arthrodesis, a perioperative lidocaine infusion would reduce opioid requirements during the first 24 postoperative h. Methods70 patients undergoing posterior arthrodesis were enrolled in this prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Patients received total i.v. anaesthesia with propofol and remifentanil and were randomized to an adjuvant therapy with either lidocaine [i.v.-bolus injection of 1.5 mg kg−1 at induction of anaesthesia, followed by an infusion of 1.5 mg kg−1 h−1 which was continued until six h after arrival at the post-anaesthesia care unit] or placebo (equal volumes of saline). Postoperative pain was treated with patient-controlled i.v. morphine. Primary endpoints of this study were morphine requirements in the first postoperative 24 h. ResultsSystemic lidocaine did not decrease morphine requirements in the first 24 postoperative h [lidocaine-group: 48 (23) mg (mean(sd)) vs placebo-group: 51(19) mg, P = 0.22]. Likewise, groups were not different with respect to the severity of postoperative pain, morphine consumption after 48 and 72 h, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, perioperative inflammation, time to recovery of intestinal function, hospital length of stay, and quality of life (assessed preoperatively and one month postoperatively using the SF-12 physical and mental composite scores). ConclusionsIn our study, systemic lidocaine had no analgesic benefits in posterior arthrodesis when added to an opioid-based anaesthetic regimen. Clinical trial registrationEudra CT 2012-005264-98.

The Analysis of the Effective Systemic Lidocaine Dosage on the Expression of HMGB1 mRNA on Mice with Sterile Musculoskeletal Injury

A severe injury can trigger an inflammation response and excessive response can cause multiple organ failure. HMGB1 is an early inflammation mediator in sterile injury and a late inflammation mediator in infection. It is an important mediator in severe sepsis and always associated with the severity of organ failure. Previous studies showed that the administration of systemic lidocaine could inhibit the expression of HMGB1 on septic mice with musculoskeletal injury. Nine male adult Balb/c mice were grouped by simple random sampling method into three groups of intravenous lidocaine injection dosages: 2 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, 4 mg/kg. Musculoskeletal injury was done by breaking the left femoral bone in a close manner. Peripheral blood sampling was done 4 hours after injury and 2 hours after lidocaine therap. To evaluate the expression level of HMGB1 mRNA, RT-PCR was used. The result of our study showed that intravenous lidoaine administration on the 3 groups could decrease the level of HMGB1. In conclusion, lidocaine hold an important role in clinical diseases by inhibiting HMGB1.

The Effects of Intravenous Lidocaine Infusions on the Quality of Recovery and Chronic Pain After Robotic Thyroidectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Study.

The effect of the systemic lidocaine on postoperative recovery has not been definitively investigated despite its analgesic efficacy after surgery. The aim of this randomized, double-blinded, controlled study was to evaluate the effect of intravenously administered lidocaine on the quality of recovery and on acute and chronic postoperative pain after robot-assisted thyroidectomy. Ninety patients who were undergoing robotic thyroidectomy were randomly assigned to the lidocaine or the control groups. The patients received 2mg/kg of lidocaine followed by continuous infusions of 3mg/kg/h of lidocaine (Group L) or the same volume of 0.9% normal saline (Group C) intravenously during anesthesia. The acute pain profiles and the quality of recovery, which was assessed using the quality of recovery-40 questionnaire (QoR-40), were evaluated for 2days postoperatively. Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) and sensory disturbances at the surgical sites were evaluated 3months after surgery. The QoR-40 and pain scores that were assessed during the 2days that followed surgery were largely comparable between the groups. However, CPSP was more prevalent in the Group C than in the Group L (16/43 vs. 6/41; p=0.025). The tactile sensory score 3months after the operation was significantly greater in the Group L than in the Group C (7 vs. 5; p=0.001). Systemic lidocaine administration was associated with reductions in CPSP and sensory impairment after robot-assisted thyroidectomy although it was not able to reduce acute postsurgical pain or improve the quality of recovery. Trial registry number NCT01907997 ( http://clinicaltrials.gov ).

Has intravenous lidocaine improved the outcome in horses following surgical management of small intestinal lesions in a UK hospital population?

BackgroundPerioperative lidocaine treatment is commonly used in horses that undergo surgical treatment of colic, to prevent or treat postoperative ileus and reduce the effects of intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion injury. However, its clinical efficacy has not been evaluated in a large population of horses undergoing small intestinal surgery. The aim of the current study was to evaluate whether systemic lidocaine administration reduced the prevalence, volume and duration of postoperative reflux and improved rates of survival following surgical treatment of small intestinal lesions. Data were collected as a part of two prospective studies investigating postoperative survival of surgical colic patients admitted to a UK equine referral hospital during the periods 2004–2006 and 2012–2014. Kaplan-Meier plots of cumulative probability of survival and the log-rank test were used to compare survival between horses that did or did not receive lidocaine. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the total reflux volume and duration of reflux between the groups. A multivariable Cox proportional hazards model was used to identify pre- and intraoperative risk factors for non-survival.ResultsData from 318 horses were included in the final analysis. The overall prevalence of postoperative reflux was 24.5 %. This was significantly higher (34.8 %) in horses admitted in 2012–2014 compared to the 2004–2006 cohort (16.7). Perioperative lidocaine treatment had no effect on total reflux volume, duration of reflux or rates of postoperative survival nor was it a risk factor associated with altered postoperative survival. Variables identified to be associated with increased risk of postoperative mortality included packed cell volume on admission (hazard ratio [HR] 1.03 95 %, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.004–1.06, p = 0.024), heart rate on admission (HR 1.014, 95 % CI 1.004–1.024, p =0.008) and duration of surgery (HR 1.007, 95 % CI 1.002–1.01, p = 0.008).ConclusionsLidocaine therapy had no effect on the prevalence of postoperative reflux, total reflux volume and duration of reflux nor did it have any effect on postoperative survival in horses undergoing surgical management of small intestinal disease for treatment of colic. There is a need for a well-designed multicentre, prospective randomised controlled trial to fully investigate the efficacy of lidocaine across different hospital populations.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12917-016-0784-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of lidocaine in kainic acid-injected rats.

Lidocaine, the most commonly used local anesthetic, inhibits glutamate release from nerve terminals. Given the involvement of glutamate neurotoxicity in the pathogenesis of various neurological disorders, this study investigated the role of lidocaine in hippocampal neuronal death and inflammatory events induced by an i.p. injection of kainic acid (KA) (15 mg/kg), a glutamate analog. The results showed that KA significantly led to neuronal death in the CA3 pyramidal layers of the hippocampus and this effect was attenuated by the systemic administration of lidocaine (0.8 or 4 mg/kg, i.p.) 30 min before KA injection. Moreover, KA-induced microglia activation and gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines, namely, interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α, in the hippocampus were reduced by the lidocaine pretreatment. Altogether, the results suggest that lidocaine can effectively treat glutamate excitotoxicity-related brain disorders.