Total systemic ropivacaine concentrations following aerosolized intraperitoneal delivery using the AeroSurge

  • Ailbhe M. McDermott
  • , Kah Hoong Chang
  • , Kelly Mieske
  • , Abdelaly Abeidi
  • , Brian H. Harte
  • , Michael J. Kerin
  • , Oliver J. McAnena

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Abstract

AbstractStudy Objective To evaluate intraperitoneal ropivacaine delivery with the AeroSurge device in the clinical setting and to evaluate the total systemic ropivacaine levels achieved following delivery of 50 mg of aerosolized ropivacaine. Design Preliminary, prospective, nonrandomized study. Setting Operating room of a university hospital. Patients 5 consecutive ASA physical status 1 and 2 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication or cholecystectomy. Intervention Five mL of 1% ropivacaine was delivered through the 10 mm port using the AeroSurge device at peritoneal insufflation. Measurements Venous blood samples were collected and total ropivacaine concentration was determined using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Main Results The AeroSurge device delivered ropivacaine, visible as mist within the peritoneal cavity. Peak concentration (Cmax) was attained between 10 and 30 minutes following the end of aerosolized ropivacaine delivery. At no stage did any level approach toxic levels. Conclusions This preliminary study confirms that aerosolized intraperitoneal local anesthetic is feasible, with ropivacaine concentrations remaining within safe levels.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18-24
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Clinical Anesthesia
Volume26
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Anesthetics, local
  • Cholecystectomy, laparoscopic
  • Drug administration routes
  • Laparoscopy

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