Open AccessComparisons of single-injection thoracic paravertebral block with ropivacaine and bupivacaine in breast cancer surgery: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study
Author(s) -
Ashok Kumar Sahu,
Rajesh Kumar,
Mumtaz Hussain,
Atul Gupta,
K. H. Raghwendra
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.191109
Subject(s) - ropivacaine , medicine , bupivacaine , anesthesia , modified radical mastectomy , blood pressure , surgery , heart rate , mastectomy , breast cancer , cancer
Regional anesthesia using paravertebral block has been suggested as an ideal adjunct to general anesthesia for modified radical mastectomy. Paravertebral block is an effective management of peri-operative pain for Modified radical mastectomy, however, there are no established guidelines regarding what is the most suitable strategy when varying drugs and dosages between different groups.