A survey of anaesthetic management of regional anaesthesia for patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists recommends standards of monitoring and conduct for regional anaesthesia but does not endorse specific regional techniques. While the interscalene block is the de-facto standard technique, there are numerous established and novel alternatives. Regional block choice and block-related variables (local anaesthetic type, dose, volume, adjuncts) are subject to individual and institutional practices.

Methods

Using a 30-question survey, we aimed to create a snapshot of current regional anaesthesia practice for patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery across Australia and New Zealand.

Results

Among 134 anaesthetist respondents, 85.1% routinely placed a regional block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

SUBMITTER: Lam CYX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625579 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature