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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Nov 09 - Continuous infusion of bupivacaine into postoperative wounds appears to increase oxygenation to the site, which may in turn enhance wound healing and prevent postoperative wound infections, new research shows.
I don't think we should get too excited. Local anaesthetics have long been known to have mild antibacterial properties. The secondary effect relates to the vasodilation from sympathetic blockade.
Continuous Local Anesthetic Infiltration May Speed Surgical Wound Healing
Local Anbaesthetics and Infection
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