Does lidocaine provoke clinically significant vasospasm?
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.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthetics, Local
- Lidocaine
- Spasm
- Vasoconstriction