The minimum effective concentration (MEC90) of bupivacaine for an ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for analgesia in knee surgery: a dose-finding study

CONCLUSION: Our study showed that the MEC90 and MEC95 values for bupivacaine administered via an SFICB for analgesia were 0.123% and 0.188%, respectively. One advantage of using lower concentrations of bupivacaine is the associated reduction in quadriceps weakness.PMID:38480982 | DOI:10.4097/kja.23710

Source: Korean Journal of Anesthesiology - March 14, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Caner Genc Serkan Tulgar Murat Unal Ahmet Serhat Genc Lokman Kehribar Basar Erdivanli Kris Vermeylen Ersin Koksal Source Type: research