Articles: nerve-block.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Apr 2003
Case Reports[Continuous popliteal block with ropivacaine via a stimulant catheter for postoperative analgesia after foot surgery].
Three patients underwent foot surgery to correct hallux valgus and other toe deformities. Postoperative analgesia was provided by a sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa through a 21-gauge 64 mm needle and a 50 cm catheter connected to a nerve stimulator. ⋯ Hallux valgus surgery causes intense postoperative pain that can be prevented by a peripheral nerve block. A continuous popliteal block through a catheter equipped with a nerve stimulator is an easy technique that provides very good pain management after this type of surgery, with few undesirable side effects.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Suprascapular nerve block or a piroxicam patch for shoulder tip pain after day case laparoscopic surgery.
The reported incidence of shoulder tip pain following laparoscopic surgery varies from 35 to 63%. This study evaluated the analgesic efficacy of either performing a prophylactic suprascapular nerve block with bupivacaine or applying a piroxicam patch to the skin over both shoulders for the relief of shoulder tip pain after laparoscopy. ⋯ Prophylactic piroxicam patches are effective and safe for the relief of shoulder tip pain after laparoscopy. Bilateral suprascapular nerve block is not effective in this setting.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialLidocaine versus ropivacaine for continuous interscalene brachial plexus block after open shoulder surgery.
This study compared the postoperative infusion of 1% lidocaine and 0.2% ropivacaine for continuous interscalene analgesia in patients undergoing open shoulder surgery. ⋯ Although 1% lidocaine can be effectively used for postoperative patient-controlled interscalene analgesia, 0.2% ropivacaine provides better pain relief and motor function.