Lidocaine as an Adjunct in Epidural Anesthesia for Cesarean Section: Evaluation of Efficacy and Results

• Autor(a) principal: Bezerra , Mariana Cunha Paes
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Barbosa, Alladin Anderson Ramos, Silva , Marcia Eduarda Andrade da, Sales , João Marcos Barcelos, Grasel, Gabriella Regina, Wada, Arthur, Silva , Jaqueline Alves da, Cardoso , Rômulo Henrique da Silva, Lavoyer, Lenise Duarte dos Santos Cabral, Basuino, Letícia, Azevedo, Igor Ziank Reis, Melro Neto, José Afonso Freitas, Alexandre , Ricardo Oliveira, Pedreira , João Luiz Almeida, Lima, Cindy Stephanie Esteves de, Silva Filho , Washington Luiz Rodrigues da, Moura , Jonathan Almeida
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1316
• topic: Anestesia Peridural; Lidocaína; Neonatal; Eventos Adversos.; Epidural Anesthesia; Lidocaine; Neonatal; Adverse Events.

Objective: This study aims to analyze the efficacy, safety, and applicability of lidocaine as an adjuvant in epidural anesthesia for cesarean sections, considering different protocols and their impacts on clinical parameters.  Introduction: Lidocaine as an adjuvant in epidural anesthesia for cesarean sections plays a crucial role in obstetric pain management. This review encompasses its efficacy, safety, and impacts on various clinical aspects, aiming to enhance contemporary anesthetic practices. Methodology: The methodology involved a systematic integrative review of clinical studies investigating the use of lidocaine as an adjuvant in epidural anesthesia for cesarean sections. The comprehensive analysis considered different administration protocols, dosages, and concentrations, evaluating efficacy, safety, and impacts on diverse clinical parameters. Results: The results consistently revealed the efficacy of lidocaine in epidural analgesia for cesarean sections, with positive impacts on pain relief. A relative safety was also observed, emphasizing the importance of individualizing administration protocols. Conclusion: In summary, lidocaine as an adjuvant in epidural anesthesia for cesarean sections demonstrates remarkable efficacy in pain relief while maintaining a safety profile when administered prudently. Its applicability and versatility reinforce its relevant role in optimizing obstetric anesthetic practices.