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The aim is to compare the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine and lidocaine on postoperative analgesia and recovery.

February 14, 2026Open Access

Comparison of the effects of dexmedetomidine and lidocaine on postoperative analgesia and recovery characteristics: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Key Points

The aim is to compare the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine and lidocaine on postoperative analgesia and recovery.
Conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Compared early pain control and anesthetic requirements between dexmedetomidine and lidocaine
Assessed recovery quality based on defined criteria
Dexmedetomidine showed superior early pain control compared to lidocaine
Patients receiving dexmedetomidine had reduced anesthetic requirements
Quality of recovery was improved with dexmedetomidine use

Abstract

Both dexmedetomidine and lidocaine are effective adjuvants for improving postoperative outcomes. Nevertheless, dexmedetomidine has shown advantages in terms of early pain control, reduced anesthetic requirements, and improved quality of recovery. The choice of these agents should be based on individual patient factors and specific surgical procedures.

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Hung et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699010942ccff479cfe56db6 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-026-03097-x

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