Continuous Epidural Infusion of Large Concentration/Small Volume Versus Small Concentration/Large Volume of Levobupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia

Abstract

We demonstrated that a large concentration/small volume of levobupivacaine given as a continuous thoracic epidural infusion provided an equal quality of postoperative analgesia as a small-concentration/large-volume infusion and induced less motor blockade and fewer hemodynamic repercussions.