Does lidocaine provoke clinically significant vasospasm?

Azma, T; Okida, M · Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Two cases with peripheral vasoconstriction possibly caused by topical application of lidocaine were reported. A potential risk of vasospasm provoked by lidocaine may be a pitfall for anesthesiologists because lidocaine is commonly considered a vasodilator.

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