A new frontier in pelvic fracture pain control in the ED: Successful use of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block

The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a novel ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique derived from recent anatomic studies detailing the sensory innervation of the hip. Targeting these terminal sensory branches, the PENG block was originally developed as a potentially more effective block for perioperative hip fracture anesthesia, with the added benefit of preserving motor function. Subsequent research with higher volumes of local anesthetic demonstrated the successful utilization of PENG block for perioperative acetabular fractures.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research