Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9979255 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A continuous infusion of 0.25% bupivacaine at 4 mL/h through the ON-Q elastomeric infusion pump is a safe and effective adjunct in postoperative pain management after thoracotomy. The use of the ON-Q Pain Relief System results in decreased narcotic use and lower pain scores compared with continuous epidural infusion.
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Authors
Grayson H. MD, David H. MD, Michelle C. BS, Alan P. BSN, Michael A. MD, Dan M. MD, Michael E. MD, W. Steves MD, J. Michael MD,