Comparison of Continuous Infusion versus Automated Bolus for Postoperative Patient-controlled Analgesia with Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Catheters

Interesting study. By most measures, 5mL boluses were better than continuous infusion. Similar study noted with popliteal catheters at http://www.anesthesia-analgesia.org/cgi/content/abstract/107/4/1433.

Taboada et al, Anesthesiology:January 2009 – Volume 110 – Issue 1 – pp 150-154

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   Tim (Sciatica Treatment Blog) says:

   March 9, 2009 at 12:56 pm

   Interesting study as these pain reducing benefits have been very much needed. Hopefully these findings will be put into practice in the near future.