Hi,
Is there any evidence that blocks in OR after induction do not cause an increased chance of worse outcome compared to doing the block in pre-op bay?
Advantage of doing a block in OR (U/S guided) are more sterile environment, patient comfort (already under sedation/general anesthesia). Disadvantage is obviously unable to assess the response from block.
In my hospital there is a preference to continue to do blocks in pre-op bay. In other hospitals I go to, it is felt that its more efficient to do it in OR as it avoids a double set up and giving sedation in pre-op.
What is everyone's preference here, and why?
Also, are there any studies done on this issue outlining risks/benefits and outcomes?
Is there any evidence that blocks in OR after induction do not cause an increased chance of worse outcome compared to doing the block in pre-op bay?
Advantage of doing a block in OR (U/S guided) are more sterile environment, patient comfort (already under sedation/general anesthesia). Disadvantage is obviously unable to assess the response from block.
In my hospital there is a preference to continue to do blocks in pre-op bay. In other hospitals I go to, it is felt that its more efficient to do it in OR as it avoids a double set up and giving sedation in pre-op.
What is everyone's preference here, and why?
Also, are there any studies done on this issue outlining risks/benefits and outcomes?