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TKA: Ultrasound- and nerve stimulator-guided continuous femoral nerve block vs. PCEA
March 2015
TKA: Ultrasound- and nerve stimulator-guided continuous femoral nerve block vs. PCEA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Ultrasound and nerve stimulator guided continuous femoral nerve block analgesia after total knee arthroplasty: a multicenter randomized controlled study
Braz J Anesthesiol. 2015 Jan-Feb;65(1):14-20.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
46 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive either an ultrasound and nerve stimulator guided continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) analgesia, or patient control epidural analgesia (PCEA). The purpose of the study was to examine the efficacy of continuous femoral nerve block in terms of VAS pain scores, range of motion, level of sedation, further analgesics required...
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