Determination of the optimal programmed intermittent epidural bolus volume of bupivacaine 0.0625% with fentanyl 2 μg.ml−1 at a fixed interval of forty minutes: a biased coin up‐and‐down sequential allocation trial

In conclusion, it is not possible to reduce the programmed intermittent epidural bolus volume from 10 ml, used in our current regimen, without compromising the quality of analgesia. Using this regimen, a high proportion of women will develop a sensory block above T6.

Source: Anaesthesia - December 2, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: P. Zakus, C. Arzola, R. Bittencourt, K. Downey, X. Y. Ye, J. C. Carvalho Tags: Original Article Source Type: research