Liposomal bupivacaine reduces narcotic use and time to flatus in a retrospective cohort of patients who underwent laparotomy

Sustained release liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is a new pain control option that can reduce opioid use after laparotomy, which is known to prolong ileus, length of stay.

Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 4, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Atuhani Burnett, Brian Faley, Themba Nyirenda, Zubin M. Bamboat Tags: Original Research Source Type: research