Open AccessPain management in augmentation mammaplasty: a randomized, comparative study of the use of a continuous infusion versus self-administration intermittent bolus of a local anesthetic
Author(s) -
Peter T. Pacik
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
aesthetic surgery journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.528
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1527-330X
pISSN - 1090-820X
DOI - 10.1016/j.asj.2004.09.003
Subject(s) - medicine , mammaplasty , anesthesia , bolus (digestion) , randomized controlled trial , local anesthetic , surgery , pain management , self administration
Indwelling catheters for pain control after augmentation mammaplasty appear to be safe and effective. However, little is known regarding the comparison of continuous flow to intermittent bolus anesthetics.
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