1. \*Reduced opioid consumption 2. \*Decreased pain scores 3. \*Fewer opioid-related side effects 4. \*Improved patient satisfaction
Studies have shown that lidocaine can reduce opioid consumption by 20-50% in the perioperative period. Studies have shown that lidocaine can reduce opioid consumption by 20-50% in the perioperative period. By reducing opioid consumption, lidocaine can also decrease the incidence of opioid-related side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and respiratory depression. Lidocaine's analgesic effects can improve patient satisfaction and reduce anxiety related to pain
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
80
1. \_Lidocaine 2% provides rapid and effective local anesthesia for minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, excisions, and suturing. 2. \_Pain relief\_: Lidocaine 2% has been shown to provide significant pain relief in patients with acute pain, such as post-operative pain, trauma, and burns. 3. \_Reducing pain intensity\_: Lidocaine 2% has been shown to reduce pain intensity by 30-50% in various clinical studies.
Normal saline used is an iv fluid given for fluid replacement
Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Peri-operative pain
Visual Analog pain scale to rate pain scale comprises 0 to 10 score 0 minimum to 10 Maximum
Time frame: at 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours
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