Motor blockade associated with continuous epidural infusion after abdominal hysterectomy: A randomized controlled trial comparing 0.1% ropivacaine-plus- fentanyl versus 0.2% ropivacaine-alone

• Main Authors: Somboon Thienthong, Wimonrat Krisanaprakornkit, Duenpen Horatanaruang, Panaratana Yimyam, Bandit Thinkhamrop, Jariya Lertakyamanee
• Other Authors: Khon Kaen University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/21637
• Institution: Mahidol University

We compared rates of motor blockade, analgesia, adverse effects and patient satisfaction of 0.1% ropivacaine+fentanyl versus 0.2% ropivacaine-alone in a randomized, controlled trial. Fifty-four women who had undergone abdominal hysterectomy were randomly allocated into two groups to receive an epidu...