Journal article
Hyperbaric Versus Isobaric Bupivacaine for Spinal Anesthesia
Abstract
BACKGROUND: It is widely believed that the choice between isobaric bupivacaine and hyperbaric bupivacaine formulations alters the block characteristics for the conduct of surgery under spinal anesthesia. The aim of this study was to systematically review the comparative evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of the 2 formulations when used for spinal anesthesia for adult noncesarean delivery surgery.
METHODS: Key electronic databases …
Authors
Uppal V; Retter S; Shanthanna H; Prabhakar C; McKeen DM
Journal
Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 125, No. 5, pp. 1627–1637
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
November 2017
DOI
10.1213/ane.0000000000002254
ISSN
0003-2999