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. 2000 Nov;7(4):552-5.
doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)60374-x.

On-Q system for managing trocar site pain after operative laparoscopy

N H Stringer  1 , K L Rodino, M Edwards, N V Kumari
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On-Q system for managing trocar site pain after operative laparoscopy

N H Stringer et al. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2000 Nov.

Abstract

The On-Q system provides long-term pain relief with continuous infusion of a local anesthetic directly into the trocar site after operative laparoscopy. An elastometric pump filled with bupivacaine HCl and a catheter, inserted by the surgeon, delivers 48 hours of anesthesia (100 ml) at a rate of 2 ml/hour. The pump is secured to the outer surgical dressing or to the patient's clothing with tape or an E clip provided in the package. The system can be removed by the patient when the infusion is complete.

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