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  • Title: Lidocaine: an anti-tussive for ophthalmic surgery.
    Author: Stewart RH, Kimbrough RL, Engstrom PF, Cameron B.
    Journal: Ophthalmic Surg; 1988 Feb; 19(2):130-1. PubMed ID: 3347458.
    Abstract:
    Intravenous lidocaine suppresses the cough reflex in patients undergoing local operative procedures. Many anti-tussive agents suppress the cough reflex by suppressing the respiratory center. Intravenous lidocaine produces no respiratory depression in doses that suppress the cough reflex. Intravenous lidocaine should be available during all intraocular surgical procedures so it can be used when indicated.
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