Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block to Treat Pain After Clavicular Surgery
Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block to Treat Pain After Clavicular Surgery
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.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  clavicular fracture with internal reduction

 -  physical status I - III

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  contraindication to regional anaesthesia

 -  history of neck radiotherapy

 -  patient suffering from chronic pain

 -  severe respiratory disease