Lidocaine for infection after emergency abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving lidocaine continuously during and after emergency surgery for a hole or blockage in the gut can reduce lung problems and improve recovery. It may help patients with a serious belly infection who need quick surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years old.
- You have a hole or blockage in your digestive tract that needs emergency surgery.
- You will be put fully asleep for the surgery.
- You or your family have signed a consent form.
- You have signs of serious infection in your blood, like high or low white blood cell counts or high inflammation levels.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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