Peri-Capsular Nerve Group Blocks in the Emergency Department (ED) - A Broad Overview
Bhattaram S
Abstract:Hip fractures and related conditions present significant challenges in emergency departments (EDs, necessitating effective pain management for diagnostic evaluations and immediate interventions. The Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block, a recent innovation in regional anesthesia, has gained prominence for its profound impact on pain control in hip fractures. This article comprehensively reviews the evolution, anatomy, and applications of PENG blocks in emergency medicine. PENG blocks offer precise, sensory-fo… Show more
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