Why the study?
Does continuous epidural 0.2% ropivacaine improve postoperative pain, motor block, and gastrointestinal function compared to 0.2% bupivacaine in patients undergoing open hysterectomy?
Does continuous epidural 0.2% ropivacaine improve postoperative pain, motor block, and gastrointestinal function compared to 0.2% bupivacaine in patients undergoing open hysterectomy?
Continuous epidural infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine provides similar postoperative analgesia, motor block, and gastrointestinal recovery compared to 0.2% bupivacaine after open hysterectomy.
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Equivalence supports interchangeable epidural use of either agent after open hysterectomy; reinforces consensus on comparable analgesia and recovery.
Jørgensen et al. (2000) studied this question.
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