Single-injection vs continuous thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after mastectomy

Highlights • Higher volumes of local anesthetics may lead to increased side effects • Continuous paravertebral catheter may improve postoperative pain control • Continuous paravertebral catheter may lead to faster discharge from hospital • Potential benefits of liposomal local anesthetics requires f...

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Published in:Journal of clinical anesthesia 2016-02, Vol.28, p.90-91
Main Authors: Maheshwari, Praveen, MD, Maheshwari, Parul, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthetics, Local - administration & dosage
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Catheters
Female
Humans
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - methods
Nerve Block - methods
Pain management
Pain Medicine
Pain, Postoperative - drug therapy
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Summary:Highlights • Higher volumes of local anesthetics may lead to increased side effects • Continuous paravertebral catheter may improve postoperative pain control • Continuous paravertebral catheter may lead to faster discharge from hospital • Potential benefits of liposomal local anesthetics requires further study
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2015.07.022