Continuous interscalene catheters for ambulatory shoulder surgery provide effective intraoperative and early postoperative analgesia in adolescent patients
Abstract:ObjectivesTo review the analgesic efficacy (by means of pain scores and opioid consumption) and adverse events after interscalene catheter (ISC) placement for ambulatory shoulder surgery in a series of adolescent patients.MethodsA retrospective review was performed of 36 patients who underwent ISC placement. Intraoperative and postoperative data regarding block placement, opioid consumption and pain scores were recorded. Via telephone, patients were assessed on postoperative days (PODs) 1-3 for pain scores, ox… Show more
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