Bloqueio contínuo do plexo lombar via posterior bilateral com bomba de infusão descartável: relato de caso

Abstract

Summary: Imbelloni LE, Vieira EM, Devito FS, Ganem EM -Continuous Bilateral Posterior Lumbar Plexus Block with a Disposable Infusion Pump. Case Report. Background and objectives:The number of bilateral total hip arthroplasties (THA) has been increasing every year. Postoperative analgesia by continuous perineural infusion of local anesthetic has been shown favorable results when compared to systemic analgesia. The use of elastomeric pumps has increased patient satisfaction when compared to electronic models. The objective of this report was to describe a case of continuous bilateral posterior lumbar plexus block with an elastomeric infusion pump in a patient submitted to bilateral hip arthroplasty.