Ropivacaine as the drug of choice for regional anesthesia: why so?

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Ropivacaine as the drug of choice for regional anesthesia: why so?

Abstract: While writing the article, we analyzed all the studies related to ropivacaine for the first half of 2021, which were published in PubMed. Previous review articles on ropivacaine were also analyzed.

Purpose: collection and analysis of the latest research results on ropivacaine. Assessment of the place of ropivacaine in modern regional anesthesia.

Key words: ropivacaine, regional anesthesia, local anesthesia, local anesthetics, adjuvants.

Authors:

  • Dmytriiev D.V., National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia
  • Lysak E.V., Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Highly Specialized Endocrinology Center of Vinnytsia Regional Council

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18 May, 2022
Lysak E.V. Dmytriev D.V. Dmytriev D.V. Dmytriiev D.V.

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