Lidocaine infusion for faster recovery after non-cardiac surgery
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This study tests whether giving a lidocaine drip during and after major surgery helps patients recover faster and use less pain medicine. Lidocaine is a numbing medicine that may reduce pain and speed up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a major planned (not emergency) surgery on your abdomen, urinary system, spine, or for a hernia.
- You can receive a nerve block (a shot to numb a specific area).
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not having same-day surgery (you will stay in the hospital at least one night).
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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