Open AccessIntracuff alkalized lidocaine reduces sedative/analgesic requirements for mechanically ventilated patients
Author(s) -
Ahmed Sobhy Basuni
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/1658-354x.140816
Subject(s) - medicine , anesthesia , fentanyl , propofol , lidocaine , sedation , sedative , endotracheal tube , analgesic , mechanical ventilation , intubation
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of intracuff alkalized lidocaine on sedative/analgesic requirements for mechanically ventilated patients and its consequence on patient-ventilator interaction.