LOGIN
Epidural and brachial plexus block equally effective in arthroscopic shoulder surgery
April 2015
Epidural and brachial plexus block equally effective in arthroscopic shoulder surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Comparison of Three Methods for Postoperative Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Korean J Pain. 2015 Jan;28(1):45-51.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
57 patients scheduled to undergo elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery were randomized to receive interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB), continuous cervical epidural (CCE) analgesia or intra-articular (IA) analgesia. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of these analgesic options on measured pain, rescue opioid dosages and pain severity at rest and during motion using a nu...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!
Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.