Lidocaine infusion for pain after amputation surgery
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This study tests whether giving a continuous lidocaine infusion during and after surgery can reduce pain after an amputation. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that may help manage pain and reduce the need for other painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must be scheduled for an above-knee or below-knee amputation (planned or emergency).
- Your weight must be between 40 kg (about 88 lbs) and 100 kg (about 220 lbs).
- You must not have significant heart, liver, or kidney problems.
- You must not have a known allergy to the study drug (lidocaine).
- You must not have a history of chronic opioid abuse.
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