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Siddiqui A, Sekhri N, Salik I, Yu F, Xu JL. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Treating Acute Pain Following Traumatic Fracture: A Case Report of Rapid-Onset Analgesia Without Motor Blockade. Cureus 2024; 16:e62142. [PMID: 38993453 PMCID: PMC11238524 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Analgesia following acute traumatic fracture remains a clinical challenge. Pain relief via peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a promising treatment modality due to its opioid-sparing effects and rapid, reversible sensory blockade without motor blockade. We present the case of a patient who suffered a traumatic tibial plateau fracture. A popliteal sciatic PNS device was placed on postoperative day 1 following inadequate pain control. The patient reported marked pain relief, a significant reduction in morphine milligram equivalent (MME) utilization, and improved early functional recovery. The PNS lead was removed at the patient's 2-month follow-up visit without any adverse events.
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- Ammar Siddiqui
- Department of Anesthesiology, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Valhalla, USA
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Deemer AR, Ganta A, Leucht P, Konda S, Egol KA. Regional Anesthesia Is Safe and Effective for Low-Energy Tibial Plateau Fractures. Orthopedics 2023; 46:358-364. [PMID: 37052595 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20230407-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of peripheral nerve blocks in the operative management of tibial plateau fractures is associated with improved outcomes when compared with the use of spinal and general anesthesia. Over a period of 16 years, 132 patients who underwent operative repair for a low-energy tibial plateau fracture and had at least 12 months of follow-up met the inclusion criteria and formed the basis of this study. Patients were grouped into cohorts based on the anesthetic method used during surgery: peripheral nerve block in combination with conscious sedation or general anesthesia (BA), general anesthesia alone (GA), or spinal anesthesia alone (SA). Outcomes were assessed at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Length of stay was greatest in the GA cohort (P<.05), and more patients in the BA cohort were discharged to home (P<.05). Patients in the GA cohort had the highest pain scores at 3 months and 6 months (P<.05). Patients in both the SA and BA cohorts had better Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment scores at 6 and 12 months when compared with the GA cohort (P<.05). Although knee range of motion did not differ among the three cohorts at 3 months, it did differ at 6 months and 12 months postoperatively, with those who had a preoperative nerve blockade (SA and BA) having the greatest knee range of motion (P<.05). Regional anesthesia was safe and was associated with lower pain scores in the early postoperative period and greater knee range of motion and functional outcome scores in the late postoperative period. [Orthopedics. 2023;46(6):358-364.].
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Wolmarans M, Albrecht E. Regional anesthesia in the emergency department outside the operating theatre. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2023; 36:447-451. [PMID: 37314169 PMCID: PMC10328532 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Moderate to severe pain is common and remains a significant problem in the emergency department and regional anesthesia provides optimal and safe pain relief. This review aims to discuss the benefits, indications of the most common ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques that can be provided by clinicians in the emergency department as part of multimodal analgesia. We will also comment on the education and training for effective and safe ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in the emergency department. RECENT FINDINGS The emergence of multiple new fascial plane blocks that provide easier to learn alternatives, yet effective analgesia for specific patient groups can now safely be taught and utilized in the emergency department. SUMMARY Emergency physicians are perfectly placed to utilize the advantages of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Various techniques can now be employed to cover most of the painful injuries presenting to the emergency department, thus modifying the morbidity and outcomes of emergency patients. Some of the new techniques require minimal training, provide safe and effective pain relief with low risk of complications. Ultrasound-guided regional anesthetic techniques should form an integral part of the curriculum of emergency department physicians.
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- Morné Wolmarans
- Department of Anesthesia, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK. ORCID ID: 0001-7344-1307
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Samet RE, Torrie AM, Chembrovich SV, Ihnatsenka BV. Pro-Con Debate: Peripheral Nerve Blockade Should Be Provided Routinely in Extremity Trauma, Including in Patients At Risk for Acute Compartment Syndrome. Anesth Analg 2023; 136:855-860. [PMID: 37058722 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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In this Pro-Con commentary article, we discuss the controversial debate of whether to provide peripheral nerve blockade (PNB) to patients at risk of acute extremity compartment syndrome (ACS). Traditionally, most practitioners adopt the conservative approach and withhold regional anesthetics for fear of masking an ACS (Con). Recent case reports and new scientific theory, however, demonstrate that modified PNB can be safe and advantageous in these patients (Pro). This article elucidates the arguments based on a better understanding of relevant pathophysiology, neural pathways, personnel and institutional limitations, and PNB adaptations in these patients.
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- Ron E Samet
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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Sonawane K, Dhamotharan P, Dixit H, Gurumoorthi P. Coping With the Fear of Compartment Syndrome Without Compromising Analgesia: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2022; 14:e30776. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Regional anesthesia and analgesia for trauma: an updated review. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2022; 35:613-620. [PMID: 36044292 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This narrative review is an updated summary of the value of regional anesthesia and analgesia for trauma and the special considerations when optimizing pain management and utilizing regional analgesia for acute traumatic pain. RECENT FINDINGS In the setting of the opioid epidemic, the need for multimodal analgesia in trauma is imperative. It has been proposed that inadequately treated acute pain predisposes a patient to increased risk of developing chronic pain and continued opioid use. Enhanced Regional Anesthesia techniques along with multimodal pain therapies is thought to reduce the stress response and improve patient's short- and long-term outcomes. SUMMARY Our ability to save life and limb has improved, but our ability to manage acute traumatic pain continues to lag. Understanding trauma-specific concerns and tailoring the analgesia to a patient's specific injuries can increase a patient's immediate comfort and long-term outcome as well.
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Chen YYK, Lirk P, Flowers KM, Colebaugh CA, Wilson JM, Zeballos J, Von Keudell A, Barrett KE, Vlassakov K, Schreiber KL. Impact of varying degrees of peripheral nerve blockade on experimental pressure and ischemic pain: adductor canal and sciatic nerve blocks in a human model of compartment syndrome pain. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2022; 47:rapm-2022-103671. [PMID: 35858717 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2022-103671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Early diagnosis of acute extremity compartment syndrome is crucial to timely surgical management. Pain is commonly used as an early diagnostic sign for acute extremity compartment syndrome, making regional anesthesia after lower extremity surgery controversial. This randomized study tested whether different concentrations of local anesthetics, or combinations of nerve blocks, would differentially impact the perception of acute extremity compartment syndrome-like pressure and ischemic pain. METHODS Healthy volunteers underwent quantitative sensory testing, including determination of pressure pain thresholds and prolonged pressure/ischemic pain in the leg using a variable cuff inflation system. Subjects were randomized to receive (1) adductor canal block alone (ACB), (2) ACB with low-concentration sciatic nerve block (ACB +LC SNB), or (3) ACB with high-concentration SNB (ACB +HC SNB). For the primary outcome, we assessed block-induced increases in pressure threshold to reach 6/10 pain, and compared the degree of increase between the three groups. The main secondary outcome was a comparison of average pain score during a 5 min hold at the 6/10 pressure pain threshold between the three groups. RESULTS All blocks raised pressure pain threshold and decreased ischemic pain, but to variable extents. Specifically, the amount the block increased pressure pain threshold was significantly different among ACB, ACB+LC SNB, and ACB+HC SNB groups (mean±SD: 24±32 mm Hg, 120±103 mm Hg, 159±93 mm Hg; p=0.002), with post hoc testing revealing ACB as less than the other two groups. Similarly, average pain scores during a prolonged/ischemic cuff hold differed among the groups (4.2±1.4, 1.4±1.7, 0.4±0.7; p<0.001), with post hoc testing revealing ACB as significantly higher. DISCUSSION This study suggests the possible utility of titrating regional anesthesia, to provide some analgesia while still allowing acute extremity compartment syndrome detection. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04113954.
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- Yun-Yun Kathy Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Kobenhavn, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Burns D, Dwyer T, Nauth A, Brull R. In reply: Concerns regarding ‘Regional anesthesia and acute compartment syndrome: principles for practice’. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2022; 47:452. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2022-103685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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