Publications by authors named "Amy Savarino"
Front Vet Sci
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Liposomal bupivacaine is a costly long-acting local anesthetic used in veterinary patients, and multiple uses from a single vial are common to save costs, raising concerns about contamination.
- This study assessed the safety of multi-dose usage by analyzing samples from the first and last doses for potential bacterial and fungal contamination through various testing methods.
- Results showed no bacterial growth in cultures, but about 50% of samples had DNA from bacteria or fungi detected; the research concludes that their aseptic handling protocol effectively prevents significant contamination up to 7 uses in 5 days.
