Continuous peripheral nerve block for in-patients with lower limb ischemic pain
Clinics
; 76: e2805, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Demonstrate that continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) may be an alternative with adequate analgesia and a lower incidence of side effects for ischemic pain due peripheral obstructive arterial disease (POAD).METHODS:
Retrospective cohort study with 21 patients with POAD, Fontaine IV graded, with foot pain. Patients were submitted to continuous sciatic nerve block (CSNB), through a perineural catheter. Primary outcomes were pain intensity (by numerical rating scale) and opioid consumption (in oral morphine equivalents).RESULTS:
During CSNB, pain scores markedly decreased in comparison to the pre-block period.CONCLUSIONS:
CPNB may be a good option for ischemic pain treatment in in-patients, as it provides effective pain control with fewer adverse effects.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Bloqueio Nervoso
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clinics
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article