Does non-preserved 1 % lidocaine solution have less antibacterial properties than currently available anaesthetic eye-drops?
Currently available anaesthetic eye-drops that are used before corneal specimen collection may lead to false-negative bacterial cultures. Conversely, a non-preserved 1% lidocaine solution might be more appropriate in corneal specimen collection.
Remifentanil-based anesthesia with continuous ketamine decreases intraoperative side effects and postoperative NSAIDs request. Thus, intraoperative continuous ketamine may be a useful adjuvant to remifentanil.