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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Study Evaluates Ropivacaine Administered Via Erector Spinae Plane Blocks

Researchers believe study’s dosing strategy to be mostly safe but still recommended caution, particularly after large, initial bolus doses.

Originally published by our sister publication Anesthesiology News

LAS VEGAS—A new study has established the pharmacokinetic profile of ropivacaine administered through erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks, and found it similar to usage of the local anesthetic in other peripheral nerve blocks.

The study also found that one patient achieved a maximum