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A role for intravenous lidocaine in severe cancer-related neuropathic pain at the end-of-life

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Systemic administration of lidocaine has been widely reported to provide effective analgesia in both cancer and non-malignant pain.

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We report the use of intravenous lidocaine in the management of cancer-related neuropathic pain and its pivotal role in restoring function and facilitating end-of-life care at home.

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Buchanan, D.D., J. MacIvor, F. A role for intravenous lidocaine in severe cancer-related neuropathic pain at the end-of-life. Support Care Cancer 18, 899–901 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-010-0864-3

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