Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9932992 International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 2005 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
This study suggests that epidural 0.75% ropivacaine without opioid may be used as an alternative to bupivacaine 0.5% with fentanyl for elective caesarean section, but it does not induce anaesthesia any faster and may result in a denser, more prolonged, motor block.
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A comparison of epidural ropivacaine 0.75% and bupivacaine 0.5% with fentanyl for elective caesarean section
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