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Additives to bupivacaine for regional anesthesia prolongs analgesic effect in foot/ankle surgery

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January 2020

Additives to bupivacaine for regional anesthesia prolongs analgesic effect in foot/ankle surgery

Vol: 9| Issue: 1| Number:13| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Comparison of Single-Agent Versus 3-Additive Regional Anesthesia for Foot and Ankle Surgery

Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Oct;40(10):1195-1202.

Contributing Authors:
DY Dang SM McGarry EJ Melbihess CT Haytmanek AT Stith MJ Griffin KJ Ackerman CB Hirose

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70 patients were included in this study comparing single-agent nerve blockade and nerve blockade with 3-additives for the relief of pain following foot and/or ankle surgery. The outcomes of interest included the time to onset of pain, the duration of pain relief, pain scores, the incidence of narcotic prescription refills, patient satisfaction and adverse events. Follow up was performed at 1 week ...

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