Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jul 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of intravenous lidocaine, dexmedetomidine and their combination on the postoperative pain and recovery of bowel function in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.
Intravenous (IV) lidocaine and dexmedetomidine have been shown to decrease postoperative pain, reduce analgesic consumption and facilitate return of bowel function. We investigated whether lidocaine combined with dexmedetomidine infusion was superior in controlling pain and recovery of bowel function. ⋯ Lidocaine combined with dexmedetomidine infusion significantly improved postoperative pain and enhanced recovery of bowel function undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.