Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: The study included 43 patients, who visited our pain management office within 90 days after skin eruption of herpes zoster. This study was a randomized, placebo-controlled design. In group A, a continuous infusion of saline 100 ml for 30 min was given followed by a continuous infusion of IVL 3 mg x kg(-1) for 30 min. In group B, IVL 3 mg x kg(-1) for 30 min was given followed by saline 100 ml for 30 min. A pain relief score (PRS) was assessed at the end of each infusion. RESULTS: In group A, PRS decreased significantly with saline and decreased furthermore with IVL. In group B, PRS decreased significantly with IVL and did not change with saline. A reduction of PRS with IVL in group B was significantly greater than that with saline in group A. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that IVL has a significant analgesic effect in patients with AHP.
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Authors | Hiromi Fujii, Tomihiro Fukushima, Mizue Ishii, Yuri Nagano, Susumu Kawanishi, Yoko Watanabe, Yoshinori Kosogabe, Hideki Kajgki, Hiroaki Tokioka |
Journal | Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
(Masui)
Vol. 58
Issue 11
Pg. 1413-7
(Nov 2009)
ISSN: 0021-4892 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 19928509
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Anesthetics, Local
- Lidocaine
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Topics |
- Aged
- Anesthetics, Local
(administration & dosage)
- Female
- Herpes Zoster
(drug therapy)
- Humans
- Injections, Intravenous
- Lidocaine
(administration & dosage)
- Male
- Pain, Intractable
(drug therapy)
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