Anesth Analg 2003;97:715-717
© 2003 International Anesthesia Research Society
AMBULATORY ANESTHESIA
Continuous Paravertebral Catheter and Outpatient Infusion for Breast Surgery
Chester C. Buckenmaier, III, MD,
Stephen M. Klein, MD,
Karen C. Nielsen, MD, and
Susan M. Steele, MD
Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Address correspondence and reprint requests to Chester C. Buckenmaier III, MD, Regional Anesthesia Section, Anesthesia & Operative Services, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307. Address e-mail to chester.buckenmaier{at}na.amedd.army.mil
IMPLICATIONS: Paravertebral somatic nerve block is an alternative to general anesthesia for breast surgery. We describe a novel needle system for paravertebral catheter insertion linked to a disposable infusion pump for prolonged analgesia at home after breast surgery.
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