Clavipectoral plane block performed in the emergency department for analgesia after clavicular fractures - 20/11/23
Abstract |
Clavicle fractures are common injuries in the Emergency Department (ED). Adequate pain control with oral or intravenous medications is the central aspect of treatment. The ultrasound-guided clavipectoral plane block (CPB), previously described in anesthesia literature, offers complete analgesia of the clavicle with a low adverse effect profile. In this case series, we describe the first reported utilization of the CPB for analgesia for acute clavicular fractures in the ED. We performed the CPB for distal and midshaft clavicular fractures on patients who suffered from a variety of traumatic accidents including bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and motor vehicle accidents. All patients experienced significant reductions in their reported pain without any reported complications. Given the need to provide patients with appropriate pain control in the ED, the CPB offers an effective, simple method for providing analgesia without known significant risks, including without the risks associated with high-dose systemic analgesia.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | The clavipectoral plane block (CPB) is a ultrasound-guided block that anesthetizes the clavicle. |
• | We present the first case series of the CPB in the Emergency Department for patients with clavicular fractures. |
• | Future research should seek to understand if the CPB improves patient outcomes in the ED including discharge. |
Keywords : Clavipectoral plane block, Regional anesthesia, Clavicular fracture, Ultrasound guided nerve block
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Vol 74
P. 197.e1-197.e3 - décembre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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