Chang Gung medical journal
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of warm lidocaine on the sensory onset of epidural anesthesia: a randomized trial.
Administration of local anesthetics at body temperature has been reported to shorten the onset time of regional block; however, studies examining the effects of warmed lidocaine on the onset of epidural anesthesia are limited. Here, we ascertain whether warming lidocaine solution to body temperature shortens the time to onset of epidural anesthesia. ⋯ Administration of lidocaine at BT compared to RT shortens the onset time of sensory block in epidural anesthesia with no associated adverse effects.