Beyond diaphragmatic safety: distal motor function as the missing outcome in shoulder blocks
We read with great interest the recent randomized comparison between interscalene block (ISB) and combined infraclavicular–anterior suprascapular block.[1][1] We would like to highlight a clinical distinction that may deserve further discussion. The ISB, performed at the level of the upper
Authors
- X Sala-Blanch
- José Cros-Campoy
Institutions
- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (ES)
- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (GB)
- Universitat de Barcelona (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2026-05-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2026-107903
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 32.83