Efficacy and tolerance of Lidocaine 5% patches in neuropathic pain and pain related to vaso ‐occlusive sickle‐cell crises in children: a prospective multicenter clinical study

ConclusionAlthough lidocaine 5% patches decreased pain's intensity in nearly half of enrolled patients with an excellent tolerance, the efficacy endpoint was not reached. Further studies should consider a more refined selection of the experimental population to assess lidocaine 5% patches efficacy in the pediatric population.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Pain Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Vanessa Rousseau, Magali Morelle, C éline Arriuberge, Sophie Darnis, Sylvie Chabaud, Valérie Launay, Sandrine Thouvenin, Fabienne Roumenoff‐Turcant, Séverine Metzger, Barbara Tourniaire, Perrine Marec‐Berard Tags: Original Article Source Type: research