
Continuous Interscalene vs. High Thoracic Erector Spinae Block in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Continuous Interscalene vs. High Thoracic Erector Spinae Block in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Continuous interscalene versus phrenic nerve-sparing high-thoracic erector spinae plane block for total shoulder arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
Can J Anaesth. 2022 01-May;():. 10.1007/s12630-022-02216-1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Thirty patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty were randomized to receive a continuous interscalene brachial plexus block (n=15) or a high-thoracic erector spinae plane block (n=15) for the control of post-operative shoulder pain. The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis. Additional outcomes of interest included incentive spirometry volume, sensory a...
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