Regional anesthesia and pain medicine
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Mar 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialAnalgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: subacromial versus interscalene continuous infusion of ropivacaine.
A continuous infusion of local anesthetic in the subacromial space has been shown to provide superior pain relief compared with placebo. This technique has been considered as an alternative to a continuous interscalene infusion. The aim of our study is to compare these 2 techniques for pain relief after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. ⋯ After arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, continuous interscalene block provides better analgesia compared with continuous subacromial infusion but with an increased incidence of minor side effects.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Mar 2005
Review Historical ArticlePosterior lumbar plexus block: anatomy, approaches, and techniques.
Lumbar plexus is an effective but underused regional technique that was described nearly 3 decades ago. The original description has been modified several times based on advances in technology, localization, and imaging techniques. This review provides an overview of the history, anatomy, and techniques described to perform this block.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Mar 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe value of adding sciatic block to continuous femoral block for analgesia after total knee replacement.
The benefit of adding a sciatic nerve block to the femoral block to improve analgesia after total knee replacement is controversial. The aim of this study is to address this controversy in a prospective, comparative, and randomized study. ⋯ During the 36 hours immediately after total knee replacement, the combination of continuous femoral and sciatic nerve blocks improves analgesia while decreasing morphine consumption and PONV.