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Interscalene block for elective shoulder surgery.

Brian P Conroy1, Bruce C Gray, Robert B Fischer

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.

Orthopedics
|May 21, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Patient satisfaction with interscalene block anesthesia for shoulder surgery is high, with 87% satisfaction and 90% willingness to repeat the procedure. This regional anesthetic technique is safe and well-accepted.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Regional Anesthesia

Background:

  • Interscalene block anesthesia was routinely implemented for elective shoulder surgery in 1997.
  • Assessing patient experiences is crucial for understanding the efficacy and acceptance of new anesthetic techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient satisfaction and outcomes associated with interscalene block anesthesia.
  • To determine the success rate and duration of pain relief following interscalene block for shoulder procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to patients who received interscalene anesthesia during the initial three years of its use.
  • Data collected included patient satisfaction, block success rates (motor and sensory), and postoperative pain relief duration.

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Main Results:

  • Overall patient satisfaction was 87%, with a 79% success rate for complete motor and sensory block.
  • The average duration of postoperative pain relief was 10.5 hours for successful blocks.
  • 90% of patients reported the block was less painful than expected and would opt for it again.

Conclusions:

  • Interscalene block anesthesia is a safe and well-accepted regional anesthetic technique for elective shoulder surgery.
  • High patient satisfaction and willingness to repeat the procedure indicate its favorable profile in this patient population.