Regional Anesthesia in the Setting of Arm Replantation: A Case Report

A A Pract. 2018 Jul 15;11(2):38-40. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000728.

Abstract

The perioperative implementation of continuous peripheral nerve blocks is poorly described within the literature for replantation surgeries beyond digital replantation. The management of replantation patients presents a challenging balance between pain control and limb perfusion. We report the successful use of a continuous interscalene catheter in a therapeutically anticoagulated patient after midshaft humerus arm replantation. The benefits of the continuous peripheral nerve block for the patient included improved pain control and potentially improved limb perfusion making it a valuable component of this patient's treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arm / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nerve Block*
  • Peripheral Nerves*
  • Replantation*
  • Young Adult