
Interscalene plexus block superior to general anaesthesia for shoulder arthroscopy

December 2015
Interscalene plexus block superior to general anaesthesia for shoulder arthroscopy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Interscalene plexus block versus general anaesthesia for shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled study
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2015 Feb;25(2):255-61.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients were randomized to one of three groups to receive either interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB), general anaesthesia (GA), or a combination of both methods (ISB + GA) when undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. The purpose of the study was to compare the two anaesthetic methods with respect to opioid consumption on the day of surgery, with secondary outcomes of interest including anaesthe...
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