Ropivacaine versus levobupivacaine in peripheral nerve block: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To determine which is more potent in peripheral nerve block between ropivacaine and levobupivacaine.

Methods

A literature search was performed in the EMBASE, Medline, the Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science. The trials that were found were then evaluated for eligibility. The Cochrane Collaboration's Review Manager software was used to perform the meta-analyses.

Results

Twelve studies including 556 patients were included for final analysis. No statistically significant difference was observed between the 2 drugs with respect to onset time of surgical anesthesia, onset time of sensory block, onset time of motor block, duration of motor block, and patients overall satisfaction. Levobupivacaine provided more long-term anesthesia (weighted mean difference [

SUBMITTER: Li A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5411209 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature