Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Nov 2002
Meta Analysis[Use of ropivacaine for peridural postoperative analgesia].
To describe pharmacology and toxicology of ropivacaine. To assess the clinical efficacy of ropivacaine when used for postoperative epidural analgesia and to provide recommendations for clinical practice. ⋯ Epidural ropivacaine combined with opioid provide good postoperative pain relief. Reduction in the incidence of motor blockade and safe toxicological profile make this local anaesthetic a suitable alternative of bupivacaine for postoperative epidural analgesia.