Articles: nerve-block.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of the effect of different volumes ropivacaine on deep serratus anterior plane block in patients undergoing breast surgery: a prospective randomized double-blinded trial.
A larger volume of local anesthetic provides a wider range of blocked sensory but carries a greater risk. The purpose of this trial was to compare the effect of different volumes of ropivacaine injected to deep serratus anterior plane in patients undergoing breast surgery. ⋯ The blocked dermatomes increased with increasing volume when 10, 20 and 30 mL ropivacaine was used for deep serratus anterior plane block. The analgesic effects of 20 and 30 mL were similar to each other and better than 10 mL. Therefore, in breast surgery, volume of 20 mL ropivacaine is considered to be appropriate for deep serratus anterior plane block.
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Clinical Trial
Therapeutic Potential of Digital Nerve Block in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Clinical and Sonographic Prospective Study.
This study attempted to test the effectiveness of digital nerve block (DNB) in active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) joints with respect to local disease control. ⋯ DNB is a new promising therapy for RA. It can control pain and inflammation of the PIPs. It has relatively short-term effect, yet it could limit escalation of systemic treatment plans.