A retrospective comparison of ropivacaine and 2‐chloroprocaine continuous thoracic epidural analgesia for management of postthoracotomy pain in infants

DiscussionThe use of 2‐chloroprocaine for continuous epidural infusion in infants following thoracotomy was not inferior to ropivacaine and there was weak evidence for a reduction in opioid consumption in the first 24 h postoperatively. However, the 2‐chloroprocaine group was more likely to receive ketorolac.
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research