Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Extremity Surgeries

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Extremity Surgeries. ACE Report. 2022;231(1):2. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/14574

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Extremity Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs

Pain Res Manag. 2022 Mar 19;2022: 8704569.

Contributing Authors:
L Song S Tan Q Chen H Li

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Synopsis

12 randomized controlled trial with a total of 660 patients undergoing an upper extremity surgery under a brachial plexus block were included in this meta-analysis comparing adjuvant fentanyl to placebo/no added intervention. The outcomes of interest included onset and duration of anesthesia, post-operative pain and analgesic consumption, and complications. Pooled results revealed significantly qu...