Anaesthetic peripheral nerve blocks for a total knee replacement revision due to infection in a patient with symptomatic chronic coronary syndrome: A case report

J Perioper Pract. 2024 Mar;34(3):75-77. doi: 10.1177/17504589231159196. Epub 2023 Mar 22.

Abstract

This report aims to describe the perioperative management of a high-risk cardiovascular patient proposed for urgent total knee replacement revision. We discuss the use of peripheral nerve blocks and its impact on haemodynamic stability and clinical outcomes, including major cardiovascular adverse events and myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery.

Keywords: Coronary artery disease; Knee arthroplasty; Nerve block; Perioperative care; Revision surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee*
  • Heart Injuries*
  • Humans
  • Patients

Substances

  • Anesthetics