Studying the efficacy of Lidocaine in reducing the incidence of laryngospsam in children undergoing surgical removal of adenoids and tonsills
Efficacy of Intravenous lidocaine in preventing Perioperative respiratory adverse events in children after adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy procedures.
Tamer Hamed Ibrahim ( Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City)
150 participants
Apr 1, 2026
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
Children undergoing adenotonsillectomy has a high incidence of developing respiratory adverse effects as spasm in the upper airway and drop in their oxygen saturation . lidocaine may be effective in reducing the incidence of such problems in these children . We are going to study its efficacy in reducing the incidence of such complications.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- American society of anesthesiologist 1 & 2 Children undergoing adenotonsillectomy
Exclusion Criteria3
- Children with chronic respiratory disease
- Children with cardiac disease
- Allergy to lidocaine
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Interventions
- Patients in one of the 2 groups will receive IV lidocaine 5 minutes before extubation - 1.5 mg/kg intravenous - the anesthesiologist will be the one to administer - medical documents will be used to assess adherence to intervention
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ACTRN12626000346370