Should intrathecal lidocaine be used in the 21st century?
Gaiser R. Should intrathecal lidocaine be used in the 21st century? Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2000, 12: 476-481. PMID: 11090735, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(00)00186-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCauda equina syndromeSingle-shot spinal anesthesiaSpinal anesthesiaContinuous spinal anesthesiaIntrathecal lidocaineSafe alternativeOutpatient spinal anesthesiaPermanent neurologic injuryTransient neurologic symptomsNeurologic symptomsNeurologic injuryBack painHyperbaric lidocaineGeneral anesthesiaLithotomy positionPermanent disabilityHyperbaric 5Intrathecal useLower incidenceSafe drugHigh incidenceAnesthesiaLidocaineShort proceduresSyndrome