[en] Both groups were similar with regard to demographics, upper level of sensory blockade
(T8), and visual analog scale pain scores at rest and after coughing, as well as levobupivacaine and
subcutaneous rescue morphine consumption. Motor blockade in the lower limbs was very low in both
groups. Arterial blood pressure was slightly lower in the 5 mg/mL group during the first 24 hours ( P =
0.052). Five patients in the 1.5 mg/mL and 7 in the 5 mg/mL group had postoperative nausea and
vomiting ( P = 0.43). No other side effects were recorded, and all of the patients were satisfied.
Disciplines :
Anesthesia & intensive care
Author, co-author :
Dernedde, Mira
Stadler, Michaela
Bardiau, Françoise ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique : aspects spécifiques
Language :
English
Title :
Comparison of 2 concentrations of levobupivacaine in postoperative patient-controlled analgesia
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