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Diazepam and local anesthesia in anorectal surgery
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|March 1, 1976
Summary
Intravenous diazepam combined with lidocaine and epinephrine offers safe and effective anesthesia for anorectal procedures. This combination demonstrated a low complication rate, making it a recommended option for enhanced patient care.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Anorectal procedures require effective anesthesia.
- Intravenous sedation combined with local anesthetics is a common approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous diazepam with local lidocaine and epinephrine for anorectal procedures.
Main Methods:
- 161 anorectal procedures were performed at Ferguson Clinic.
- Anesthesia was achieved using intravenously administered diazepam and local lidocaine 0.5% with epinephrine 1:200,000.
Main Results:
- 12% of patients required additional medication for adequate anesthesia.
- No complications were reported with this anesthetic combination.
Conclusions:
- The combination of intravenous diazepam and local lidocaine with epinephrine is effective for anorectal procedures.
- This anesthetic approach is recommended due to its ease of administration and low complication rate.