Intravenous Lidocaine in Children Undergoing Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2020-01-17
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
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. In children population
promising but limited evidence is available. The study was planned to evaluate the efficacy
of continuous intravenous infusion of lidocaine to reduce opioid consumption during and after
laparoscopic appendectomy in children.