bupivacaine
Study Identifies Safe Redosing of Bupivacaine, Ropivacaine in Truncal Catheters
Predicting safe redosing of bupivacaine and ropivacaine in truncal catheters just got easier.
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Add Methadone to Transversus Thoracic Plane Block for Sternotomy
Adding methadone to the transversus thoracic plane block may improve patient satisfaction and recovery after median ...
JANUARY 10, 2022
Bupivacaine-Meloxicam Combination Provides Better Opioid–Sparing Pain Control Than Bupivacaine HCl Alone
A new bupivacaine-meloxicam combo showed significant reduction in both pain and opioid use in older adults ...
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The TINGLE Trial: TAP Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Not Supported
A liposomal bupivacaine block does not provide superior or extended analgesia for minimally invasive colorectal ...
OCTOBER 14, 2021
FDA Approves Nonopioid Extended-Release Solution for Post-op Analgesia
The FDA approved an extended-release solution of bupivacaine and meloxicam to be used in adults for postoperative ...
MAY 13, 2021
Drug Company Recalls Bupivacaine and Lidocaine Injections Due to Mislabeling
Hospira is recalling lots of bupivacaine hydrochloride injection, USP 30 mL, and 1% lidocaine hydrochloride ...
MAY 6, 2021
Hospital’s Clinical Protocols Result in Same-Day Discharge for Nearly All TKA Cases
A team of Georgia clinicians has achieved a same-day discharge rate of higher than 98% following hip and knee ...
APRIL 27, 2021
FDA Approves Bupivacaine Liposome Injection for Pediatric Patients
The FDA has approved a supplemental New Drug Application seeking expansion of the liposomal bupivacaine injection ...
MARCH 23, 2021
Spinal Anesthesia Using Mepivacaine Allows Earlier Ambulation
In patients undergoing THA, spinal anesthesia with mepivacaine allows for earlier ambulation than either 0.5% ...
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
For Colorectal Surgery, Liposomal Bupivacaine With Spinal Anesthetic Best
Colorectal surgery patients given intrathecal morphine spinal anesthetic and extended-release liposomal bupivacaine ...
JANUARY 4, 2021
Prolonged Opioid-Free Analgesia To Lower Extremity With Liposomal Bupivacaine–Bupivacaine Mix for Ankle Surgery
Popliteal blocks offer patients viable alternatives for effective pain relief, and augmentation or avoidance of ...
DECEMBER 28, 2020
FDA Approves Nonopioid, Drug–Device Treatment Option for Acute Postsurgical Pain Following Hernia Repair
The FDA approved a bupivacaine implant for acute postsurgical pain relief for up to 24 hours in adults following ...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
