2268 Thoracic wall regional blocks: safe and effective approach to analgesia for rib fractures in ED

Conclusion We conducted 131 blocks, with 80% being single-shot injections and 20% involving catheter insertions. The average BATTLE score in this group was 28.2 (80% probability of complications). Remarkably, no major complications requiring intervention occurred during the study. We did observe nine minor complications, but none of them necessitated any intervention (<1% for single-shot blocks). ED Physicians are already well-versed in the use of ultrasound. Our study demonstrates that ED Physicians can safely administer early SAPB and ESP to patients with multiple rib fractures within the Emergency Department. Abstract 2268 Table 1Rib-fracture Data Set March 2022 – June 2023
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: RCEM Moderated Source Type: research