Originally published by our sister publication Anesthesiology News
SAN DIEGO—New research has concluded that mixed interscalene block with liposomal bupivacaine is an acceptable alternative to continuous interscalene block in patients undergoing primary shoulder arthroplasty.
The study found that single-injection liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel, Pacira) yielded a block of comparable quality and with lower overall cost than the continuous catheter, which researchers said likely reflects