Interscalene brachial plexus nerve block in the emergency department: an effective and practice-changing workshop

ConclusionsOur study suggests that EM residents can learn the ISNB, perform it safely in the emergency department, and that the ISNB may be an alternative to procedural sedation and opiate use for shoulder dislocation. Residents are adept at ISNB technical skills but demonstrate some deficits in knowledge retention.

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Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - July 14, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research