Originally published by our sister publication Anesthesiology News
LAS VEGAS—Placement of peripheral nerve blocks is not associated with the rate of inpatient falls in the hospital’s surgical, trauma and burn services, according to a new study.
The results from a single-site study, the investigators noted, indicate that the benefits of nerve blocks in these patients largely outweigh the risk for falls, and show a need for other strategies to minimize falls, including education,