Adsorption of lidocaine into a plastic infusion balloon.

Takakura, K; Muramatsu, I; Miyamoto, E; Fukuda, S · Anesth Analg · 2000

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

An infusion balloon is a well established device used to continuously supply drugs for pain management. In this study, we determined the concentration of lidocaine that flowed out of a balloon because the balloon is made from plastics that adsorb local anesthetics.

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