ISSN: 2155-6148
Department of Anesthesia, Twin Oaks Anesthesia Services, Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA
Case Report
Ultrasound-Guided INTRAPEC Injection for Managing Chest Pain Associated with Shoulder Arthroscopy Irrigation Extravasation: A Case Report
Author(s): Jonathan P. Kline*
During shoulder arthroscopy, extravasation of irrigation fluid can lead to nearby soft tissue pain. This pain is
assumed to be caused by hydrostatic swelling. The diagnosis can be confirmed by looking for streaking of the muscle
with ultrasound visualization. Traditionally, this discomfort has been treated with analgesics until the irrigation
extravasation is reabsorbed and eliminated. This leaves the patient with the discomfort of pectoral pain. In this case,
we report sonographically document of extravasation in the pectoral region, and introduce the novel technique of the
ultrasound guided INTRAPEC injection as an alternative for pain control due to extravasation... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6148.23.14.1107