Reactions 411 - 25 Jul 1992

Bupivacaine/lidocaine

Micturition disorders: incidence studyThe incidence of micturition disorders following isobaric

spinal anaesthesia are approximately twice as high withbupivacaine 0.5% compared with lidocaine 2% (56 vs 27%).

Of 146 patients (mean age 40 years) undergoingorthopaedic or trauma surgery who were equally randomisedto either treatment, 42% experienced disturbances inmicturition during the first 24 hours after surgery.Disturbances included more frequent and difficult passing ofurine and inability to urinate despite the feeling of having a fullbladder.

Micturition disorders were more frequent in patients with aprevious history of such disordersLanz E, et al. Disturbances of micturition following spinal anaesthesia of twodifferent durations (lidocaine 2% versus bupivacaine 0,5%). Anaesthesist 41:231-234, Apr 1992 - 800142373

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