The Randomised Evaluation of early topical Lidocaine patches In Elderly patients admitted to hospital with rib Fractures (RELIEF): feasibility trial protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

The Randomised Evaluation of early topical Lidocaine patches In Elderly patients admitted to hospital with rib Fractures (RELIEF): feasibility trial protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Topical lidocaine patches, applied over rib fractures, have been suggested as a non-invasive method of local anaesthetic delivery to improve respiratory function, reduce opioid consumption and consequently reduce pulmonary complications. Older patients may gain most benefit from improved...

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Main Authors: Jason E Smith, David Shipway, Alia Darweish-Medniuk, Jodi Taylor, Edward Carlton, Amanda Lewis, Jonathan Benger, Madeleine Clout, Nicholas Turner, Philip Braude, Emma Gendall, James Gagg, Jenny Ingram, Simon Holloway, Nick Maskell, Rebecca Kandiyali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2023-09-01
Series:NIHR Open Research
Subjects:
Randomised Controlled Trial
Feasibility
Lidocaine patch
Rib fractures
Frailty
eng
Online Access:https://openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/3-38/v2

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https://openresearch.nihr.ac.uk/articles/3-38/v2

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