I am a fan of IV lidocaine infusions for small abdominal procedurers (like lapchol). I do them intraop and continue in the PACU, turn it off before the patient goes to the floor. I noticed a significant difference in the amount of opioids needed intraop and the patients wake up beautifully.
I am a fan of IV lidocaine infusions for small abdominal procedurers (like lapchol). I do them intraop and continue in the PACU, turn it off before the patient goes to the floor. I noticed a significant difference in the amount of opioids needed intraop and the patients wake up beautifully.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
Am with using lidocaine infusion in blocks catherters not IV.. 👍😉
Great answer!