[Comparing the effect of normal saline and sodium bicarbonate on duration of anesthesia following epidural anesthesia by lidocaine 2% in patients with femoral fracture]

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Epidural anesthesia is one of effective regional anesthesia methods for different kinds of [small and large] surgeries. Prolongation of sensory and motor block following epidural anesthesia is accompanied by long stay in PACU and more post anesthesia care requirements. One of the essential needs is limiting hospital stay and decreasing epidural anesthesia side effects. Therefore, using methods that can cause early discharge and reduce sensory-motor and sympathetic blockade period are necessary. Using crystalloid solutions is one of these methods: