What type of study is this?

Serum Levels of Mepivacaine-HC1 During Continuous Axillary Brachial Plexus Block

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Observational analysis shows serum mepivacaine levels in patients undergoing replantation surgery, indicating safety of repeated doses.

Mepivacaine doses kept serum levels below toxicity threshold in 15 patients during surgery.
Overall dosage reached 4800 mg without signs of severe central nervous system or cardiovascular toxicity.
Serum levels were monitored before and after each injection, confirming adequate analgesia during surgery.
All patients displayed effective pain control, allowing for lengthy replantation surgeries averaging 14 hours.

Buettner et al. (1989) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark