Continuous Adductor Canal Nerve Blocks: Relative Effects of a Basal Infusion v. Hourly Bolus Doses

An adductor canal catheter was inserted and ropivacaine 0.2% administered as hourly bolus doses of 8 mL each: one at time point zero and then on the hour for 7 additional doses.

An adductor canal catheter was inserted and ropivacaine 0.2% administered as a continuous basal infusion (8 mL/h) from time point zero for a total of 8 hours.