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Comparison between 0.125% and 0.25% bupivacaine ISBPB in rotator cuff repair
May 2013
Comparison between 0.125% and 0.25% bupivacaine ISBPB in rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Diaphragm function after interscalene brachial plexus block: a double-blind, randomized comparison of 0.25% and 0.125% bupivacaine
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Mar;22(3):381-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2012.06.011. Epub 2012 Sep 1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients undergoing rotator cuff repair were randomized to receive ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block with either 20 mL of 0.125% bupivacaine or 0.25% bupivacaine, to compare the diaphragm function, oxygen saturation, and pain management outcomes between groups. Following evaluations over a 48 hour period, clinically similar pain management (VAS pain scores and opioid requirem...
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