Lidocaine vs Magnesium for Recovery After Nose Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Choi Eun Kyung, Baek Jongyoon, Chung Kyu Jin
Primary Institution: Yeungnam University College of Medicine
Hypothesis
This study aimed to compare the effects of intraoperative systemic lidocaine and magnesium on the quality of recovery in patients undergoing nasal bone fracture surgery.
Conclusion
Lidocaine was associated with lower postoperative pain scores and analgesic requirements compared to magnesium in nasal bone fracture surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- Postoperative pain 30 min after surgery was significantly lower in the lidocaine group than in the magnesium group.
- The consumption of rescue analgesics was lower in the lidocaine group than in the magnesium group.
- The global QoR-40 score at postoperatively 24 h was comparable between the intraoperative lidocaine and magnesium groups.
Takeaway
Doctors compared two medicines, lidocaine and magnesium, to see which one helps people feel better after nose surgery. They found that lidocaine helped with pain more than magnesium did.
Methodology
A total of 74 patients were randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine or magnesium during nasal bone fracture surgery, and recovery was assessed using the QoR-40 questionnaire.
Limitations
The study may be underpowered to detect differences in recovery quality, and the doses of lidocaine and magnesium may not be directly comparable.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 20–65 years, ASA grade I or II, scheduled for elective closed reduction surgery for isolated nasal bone fracture.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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