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Analgesic effect of middle scalene muscle block by single-shot injection vs. catheter infusion for shoulder surgery: a randomised controlled trial

Journal
Anaesthesia (Q1)
Published
21 July 2026
Study design
Randomized controlled trial
Evidence level
Level 1, High (CEBM 1b)
Authors
Keisuke Nakazawa, Takefumi Kamiya, Genki Iwama, Kazuyoshi Nakanishi, Takahiro Suzuki
PMID
42478298
DOI
10.1111/anae.70311

Why clinicians should know about it

  • Picked for Surgery (paper of the day, 22 July 2026).
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