Enhancing the Duration of Postoperative Analgesia with Perineural Dexmedetomidine
Abstract
Single-shot interscalene brachial plexus blocks (ISB), using ropivacaine 0.5%and 4 mg of dexamethasone, are routinely administered to patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery to manage surgical pain. However, perineural dexamethasone provides an insufficient duration of analgesia. Therefore, the anesthesia providers at KACC are searching for an evidence-based perineural adjunct that provides adequate pain control for at least twenty-four hours without a significant cost burden for patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 11, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1212205
Entities
People
- Brian B. Bonzo
- Michael S. Orbita
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences