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Combined Femoral Artery & Nerve Block for Reducing Tourniquet-Induced Hypertension
July 2023
Combined Femoral Artery & Nerve Block for Reducing Tourniquet-Induced Hypertension
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Combined femoral artery block and femoral nerve block reduces thigh tourniquet-induced hypertension.
J Clin Anesth. 2023 May;85:111039.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
72 patients undergoing a high tibial osteotomy with a tourniquet were randomized to receive a conventional femoral nerve block (n=36) or a modified femoral nerve block with femoral artery block (n=36). The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of tourniquet hypertension, defined as an increase in systolic blood pressure >30% above baseline. Additional outcomes of interest included esmolol ...
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