Absorption and pharmacokinetics of bupivacaine after bilateral topical administration in tonsillar fossae for posttonsillectomy pain relief

• Main Authors: Kristin Sandal Berg (Author), Ellisiv Seines (Author), Peter Gál (Author), Lise Løberg‐Emanuelsen (Author), Audun Stubhaug (Author), Erik Waage Nielsen (Author), Olav Spigset (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract No previous studies have investigated the systemic absorption of bupivacaine when used topically for posttonsillectomy pain. The present study was undertaken to investigate the pharmacokinetics of bupivacaine after administration by a swab in the tonsillar fossae over 4 min after tonsillect...