• Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Jan 1998

    Review

    [Postoperative locoregional analgesia in the adult: epidural and peripheral techniques. Indications, adverse effects and monitoring].

    • L Muller, E Viel, E Veyrat, and J J Eledjam.
    • Département d'anesthésie-réanimation, centre hospitalier universitaire, Nîmes, France.
    • Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 1998 Jan 1;17(6):599-612.

    AbstractRegional analgesia is a very effective way to treat postoperative pain. Lumbar and thoracic epidural analgesia are well adapted to major abdominal and thoracic surgery. Nevertheless, respiratory side effects induced by opioids are potentially severe and an adequate monitoring is essential. In orthopaedic surgery, perineural blocks are the best technique to manage postoperative pain and perineural catheters may be used. The importance of intra-articular analgesia, simple and safe, is not fully understood. The association of a local anaesthetic inducing a minor motor block and a strong sensitive block (bupivacaine, ropivacaine), with an opioid seems to be the best pharmacologic choice regarding quality of analgesia and safety. Benefits of postoperative regional analgesia on mortality and morbidity are not demonstrated. Medical and nursing staff and specialized units should improve quality of postoperative regional analgesia as well. General guidelines for the practice of regional anaesthesia must be closely followed.

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