Lidocaine as a topical anesthetic for bladder biopsies.
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.
Thrasher
J B
JB
Department of Surgery, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado.
Peterson
N E
NE
Donatucci
C F
CF
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*
D008012:Lidocaine