Clinical Assessment of 5% Lidocaine Patches for Postoperative Analgesia: Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Safety
Wiktoria Suchy, Oskar Jurkowski
Abstract
Pain management post-surgery is critical for effective recovery, yet conventional analgesics like opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs), and acetaminophen carry risks of side effects such as nausea and dependency. Transdermal lidocaine patches (LP) have emerged as an alternative, promising localized pain relief with minimal systemic effects. However, the efficacy of LP varies across surgical procedures. In arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, LP did not significantly reduce pain
Topics & Concepts
LidocaineMedicineAnesthesiaClinical efficacySurgeryAnesthesia and Pain ManagementPediatric Pain Management TechniquesDental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques