Stellate ganglion block for upper limb surgery reduces pain and tramadol consumption .
This report has been verified
by one or more authors of the
original publication.
Analgesic efficacy of pre-operative stellate ganglion block on postoperative pain relief: a randomised controlled trial
Anaesthesia. 2014 Sep;69(9):954-660Thirty patients undergoing upper limb othropedic surgery were randomized to receive a stellate ganglion block injection of either lidocaine or saline. This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the analgesic effect of a pre-operative stellate ganglion block on postoperative pain relief following orthopaedic surgery on the upper limb. Pre-operative stellate ganglion block with 2% lidocaine administration reduced cumulative tramadol consumption over 24 hours and had an analgesic effect in patients who underwent orthopaedic surgery on the upper limb.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
