Clinical impact of bicarbonate-buffered lidocaine on pain during tunneled catheter placement
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Cardiovascular Surgery, Pain, Anaesthesiology, Radiology and Organ Imaging
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
January 5, 2026
Submission Date
October 22, 2025
Acceptance Date
December 30, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 1











