title: Lidocaine as a topical anesthetic for bladder biopsies.
abstract: The use of lidocaine as a topical anesthetic in bladder biopsies is described. Lidocaine was used in 7 patients undergoing random bladder biopsies and serum lidocaine levels were measured 7 to 10 minutes after instillation. Adequate pain control was noted in each patient with negligible serum lidocaine levels even in the face of denuded bladder mucosa.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Thrasher
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Donatucci
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000758:Anesthesia; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D008012:Lidocaine