A comparative randomized study of paravertebral block versus wound infiltration of bupivacaine in modified radical mastectomy

A comparative randomized study of paravertebral block versus wound infiltration of bupivacaine in modified radical mastectomy

Background: Paravertebral block (PVB) has the potential to offer long-lasting pain relief because it can uniquely eliminate cortical responses to thoracic dermatomal stimulation. Benefits include a reduction in postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), prolonged postoperative pain relief, and potent...

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Main Authors: Parul Bansal, Kirti Nath Saxena, Bharti Taneja, Bhuwan Sareen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
Subjects:
Epidural catheter
modified radical mastectomy
paravertebral block
PCA
postoperative analgesia
Online Access:http://www.joacp.org/article.asp?issn=0970-9185;year=2012;volume=28;issue=1;spage=76;epage=80;aulast=Bansal

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