Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the systolic and diastolic functions of the left ventricle of rabbits submitted to continuous infusion of lidocaine. Ten rabbits, male and female, New Zealand weighing approximately 3.5 kg will be used. All animals (n = 10) will undergo two treatments: G1 - midazolam (1 mg / kg /IM) + 0.9% NaCl solution infusion; G2 - midazolam (1 mg/kg/IM) + lidocaine infusio…