Las Vegas—Ropivacaine dosing in paravertebral and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) catheters is wide-ranging and variable, and seems to be the product of available formulations rather than adherence to a standard concentration or rate, a new systematic review has concluded.
The study also found that cumulative 24-hour dosages were equally inconsistent, but a notable number of patients received more than the manufacturer’s recommended daily maximum of 770 mg.
“Ropivacaine is