Ropivacaine, Articaine or Combination of Ropivacaine and Articaine for Epidural Anesthesia in Cesarean Section: a Randomized, Prospective, Double-Blinded Study

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Yurtlu D. A., Kaya K.

REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA, vol.63, no.1, pp.85-98, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 63 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1016/s0034-7094(13)70200-9
• Journal Name: REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.85-98
• Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background and objectives: Initiation of epidural anesthesia with long-lasting local anesthetics consumes a significant amount of time, which could be problematic in busy obstetric anesthesia suites. We have hypothesized that a combination of articaine and ropivacaine provides faster onset and even an early recovery of sensory-motor block characteristics.