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Intermittent versus continuous ropivacaine infusion and the impact on interscalene block efficacy
February 2019
Intermittent versus continuous ropivacaine infusion and the impact on interscalene block efficacy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomized trial of automated intermittent ropivacaine administration vs. continuous infusion in an interscalene catheter
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2018 Jan;62(1):85-93Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 patients scheduled for major orthopaedic shoulder surgery were randomized to receive a postoperative interscalene block with ropivacaine, administered as either intermittent boluses every 2 hours or continuous infusion. Patients were assessed for pain scores, morphine use and consumption, PCA boluses administered and attempted, and adverse effects over the first 48 hours after surgery. Pain sco...
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