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Preoperative inter-scalene block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery only effective for 6 hrs
August 2013
Preoperative inter-scalene block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery only effective for 6 hrs
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy of Augmenting a Sub-acromial Continuous-Infusion Pump With a Preoperative Inter-scalene Block in Outpatient Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded, and Placebo-Controlled Study
Arthroscopy. 2011 May;27(5):603-10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
61 patients scheduled to undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery were randomized to receive either an inter-scalene brachial plexus block (ropivacaine) and standard postoperative management, or a placebo with standard postoperative management. The results of the study indicate that the effects of the ropivacaine lasted only the first 6 hours after discharge. Patients were treated as outpatients and ...
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