A new frontier in pelvic fracture pain control in the ED: Successful use of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block - 10/12/20
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Abstract |
The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a novel ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique derived from recent anatomic studies detailing the sensory innervation of the hip. Targeting these terminal sensory branches, the PENG block was originally developed as a potentially more effective block for perioperative hip fracture anesthesia, with the added benefit of preserving motor function. Subsequent research with higher volumes of local anesthetic demonstrated the successful utilization of PENG block for perioperative acetabular fractures. This raises the possibility that the PENG block may have a role in the Emergency Department (ED) where regional anesthesia options for pelvic fractures are lacking. Herein, we present the first description of PENG blocks successfully used for pelvic fractures in the ED setting.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Pain management, Nerve block, Ultrasonography, Emergency services, Pelvic fracture, Geriatrics
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Vol 38 - N° 12
P. 2761.e5-2761.e9 - décembre 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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