Single versus two-level superficial parasternal intercostal plane block: cadaveric evaluation of injectate spread with needle tip position on anterior surface of costal cartilage
Two-level injections with the needle tip located on the anterior surface of the costal cartilage resulted in improved parasternal spread compared with single-level injections.
Authors
- Nirusha Lachman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9995-6154)
- Jon M. Christensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5075-0892)
- Rachel Douglas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5552-697X)
- Punnose K. Kattil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0444-6339)
- E. Matthew Ritter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1862-3030)
- William J. Mauermann
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2025-106488
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 14.04