Case report: limbic system activation by intravenous lidocaine in a patient with a complex regional pain syndrome and major depression.
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چکیده
Intravenous lidocaine is used to treat various neuropathic pain states. Systemic local anesthetics have been reported to cause behavioral alteration via limbic system activation. This case report describes a dramatic behavioral change in a patient receiving intravenous lidocaine and suggests a possible use of lidocaine to discriminate somatic and affective pain characteristics.
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Intravenous regional block with lidocaine for treatment of complex regional pain syndrome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pain medicine
دوره 1 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000