Delivery of local anaesthetic via a sternal catheter to reduce the pain caused by sternal fractures: first case series using the new technique.

Appelboam, A

Delivery of local anaesthetic via a sternal catheter to reduce the pain caused by sternal fractures: first case series using the new technique. [electronic resource] - Emergency medicine journal : EMJ Oct 2006 - 791-3 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article

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10.1136/emj.2005.032169 doi


Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anesthetics, Local--administration & dosage
Bupivacaine--administration & dosage
Catheterization, Peripheral
Emergency Service, Hospital
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fractures, Bone--complications
Humans
Levobupivacaine
Male
Middle Aged
Pain--etiology
Pain Measurement--methods
Patient Satisfaction
Sternum--injuries