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Brachial plexus blocks result in significantly less acute post-op pain scores and opioid consumption
March 2020
Brachial plexus blocks result in significantly less acute post-op pain scores and opioid consumption
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Brachial Plexus Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine for Shoulder Surgery Improves Analgesia and Reduces Opioid Consumption: Results from a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.).2020;21(2):387-400.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Brachial plexus blocks are commonly used in shoulder surgery to reduce patient discomfort and analgesic use. However, their true effectiveness compared to placebo has been debated. In this study, the authors randomized patients to an ultrasound guided liposomal bupivacaine brachial plexus block or placebo. Outcomes of interest were pain scores, opioid consumption, and patient satisfaction. A sing...
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