Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi
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Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi · Nov 2013
Controlled Clinical Trial[Study on the effectiveness of continuous local infiltration analgesia and related short-term prognosis after laparotomy].
To evaluate the effectiveness of incisional infusion through local anesthetics under a continuous-infusion elastomeric pump for the management of postoperative pain after laparotomy, on reducing the amount of opioids being used after surgery. ⋯ Continuous infusion of local anesthetic under an elastomeric infusion pump post the laparotomy, a similar analgesic effect could be seen on those patient-controlled intravenous analgesia within the first 48 hours, it could also reduce opioid consumption and postoperative symptoms as nausea or vomiting, which all appeared to be associated with the earlier recovery of bowel function.