Intravenous lidocaine in spine surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to evaluate the role of intravenous lidocaine as a supplemental pain control modality in patients undergoing spine surgery.

Methods

We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving the use of supplemental intravenous lidocaine in spine surgery. We developed a comprehensive search strategy to adequately screen for randomized controlled trials involving intravenous lidocaine in spine surgery. Continuous outcomes included postoperative opiate consumption and postoperative pain scores. Dichotomous outcomes included nausea, vomiting, pneumonia, delirium, and wound infection.

Results

A total of 3 RCTs comprising 235 patients were selected for inclusion in the meta-analysis. Cumulative morphine consumption at 48 h was

SUBMITTER: Haratian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8819964 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature