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Anesthesiology Research and Practice • Vol 2024 • No 1
The Use of Perioperative Liposomal Bupivacaine during Spine Surgeries Does Not Produce Improved Postoperative Pain Control in Adults: A Systematic Review
January 2024 • Tarika D. Patel, Peyton Paschell, Meagan McNicholas, Paul M. Arnold, Cheng-Ting Lee
Recovery following spinal surgery can be challenging, particularly concerning postoperative pain management. The first‐line treatment for postoperative pain is opioid analgesia, but opioid overuse can lead to adverse effects. Liposomal bupivacaine (LB), an extended‐release local anesthetic, has shown promise as a method of enhancing postoperative pain control. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of LB in improving postoperative outcomes after spinal surgery. Follo…
Medicine
Anesthesia
Opioid
Pain Management
Pain
Anesthetic
Internal Medicine