Intravenous Lidocaine in Children Undergoing Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Intravenous lidocaine - a potent local anesthetic with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties has been shown to be an effective adjunct that reduces intra and postoperative opioid consumption and facilitates pain management in adults. In children population promising but limited evidence is available. The study was planned to evaluate the efficacy of continuous intravenous infusion of lidocaine to reduce opioid consumption during and after laparoscopic appendectomy in children.