Ropivacaine: A Novel Local Anaesthetic Drug to Use in Otorhinolaryngology Practice

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Ropivacaine: A Novel Local Anaesthetic Drug to Use in Otorhinolaryngology Practice Via Otolaryngology Indian Abstract Ropivacaine is a long-acting amide local anaesthetic agent which has a significant vasoconstrictive property, long duration of action, least central nervous system and cardiac complications due to the pure (S)-enantiomer property by reversible inhibition of sodium ion influx in nerve fibres. By using additives the duration of analgesia may be prolonged. Ropivacaine has been used routinely in our otorhinolaryngology procedures since 2010 (10 years). The present article details the clinical applications of ropivacaine and its current place as a local anaesthetic in otorhinolaryngology practice. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.