The effect of continuous wound infusion of ropivacaine on postoperative pain after median sternotomy and mediastinal drain in children

ConclusionsContrary to our hypothesis, continuous ropivacaine wound infusion did not reduce morphine consumption, pain score values, or nausea and vomiting in children who underwent ASD closure with median sternotomy and mediastinal drain.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - May 17, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Ilkka Mattila, Tommi Pätilä, Paula Rautiainen, Reijo Korpela, Satu Nikander, Juha Puntila, Jukka Salminen, Pertti K. Suominen, Paula Tynkkynen, Arja Hiller Tags: Research Report Source Type: research