IV Lidocaine During Liver Surgery to Reduce Pain
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This study tests whether a numbing medication (lidocaine) given through an IV during liver surgery can help reduce pain and speed recovery. You would receive this medication during a scheduled open liver surgery along with standard anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Scheduled for open liver surgery (not urgent/emergency)
- Weight 100 kg (220 lbs) or less
- No serious heart rhythm problems or untreated heart conditions
- No kidney problems or uncontrolled seizures
- Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or under legal guardianship
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