The effect of initial local anesthetic dose with continuous interscalene analgesia on postoperative pain and diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interscalene block (ISB) is commonly performed using 20-40 mL of local anesthetic. Spread to adjacent structures and consequent adverse effects including paralysis of the ipsilateral hemidiaphragm are frequent. Pain ratings, analgesi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/12/6 |