The sensory innervation of the clavicle remains an area of debate. Regional nerve blocks aimed at relieving pre- and post-operative pain include the superficial cervical plexus blocks, interscalene blocks and a combined version of the above. In this case study, the investigators aim to describe the protocol used in a university hospital: general anaesthesia with interscalene brachial plexus block, followed by optional iv morphine administration in phase 1 recovery and oral oxycodone on the ward.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Lausanne University Hospital
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
IV Morphine consumption in phase 1 recovery (mg)
morphine administered in postanaesthetic care unit by nursers if pains score \> 3/10, per protocol
Time frame: 0-2 hours after surgery
Pain scores at rest and on movement (numeric rating scale, 0-10)
Time frame: Postoperative day 0 and 1
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (yes/no)
Time frame: Postoperative day 0 and 1
Itching (yes/no)
Time frame: Postoperative day 0 and 1
Cumulative oxycodone consumption (mg)
Time frame: up to postoperative day 1
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