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Observational Study
Feasibility and initial experience with continuous nerve blocks by emergency physicians.
Peripheral nerve blocks and regional anesthesia are routinely used to alleviate pain in the emergency department. Our objective is to report on the feasibility and initial experience of emergency physicians initiating and managing continuous nerve blocks for trauma patients. ⋯ It is feasible and effective for emergency physicians to initiate and manage continuous nerve blockade for acute hip and rib fractures. Continuous nerve blockade may allow trauma patients to significantly decrease their use of opioids.