DOAJ Open Access 2024

Rectus Sheath Blocks for Umbilical Hernia Reductions in the Emergency Department: A Case Series

Katherine Vlasica Amanda Hall

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Introduction: Rectus sheath blocks have been used for decades in the operating room for analgesia following umbilical surgical procedures. We present the first reported case series of a rectus sheath block used in the emergency department (ED) for the reduction of an umbilical hernia. Case Series: Four patients presented to the ED for painful, non-reducible umbilical hernias. An ultrasound-guided bilateral rectus sheath block was used in all four patients with complete pain relief and an easy hernia reduction. Conclusion: Rectus sheath blocks are an excellent addition to a multimodal analgesic regimen in periumbilical pain and painful procedures. This block is easy to perform and implement for pain control in umbilical hernias in an ED setting.

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Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid

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Katherine Vlasica

Amanda Hall

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Vlasica, K., Hall, A. (2024). Rectus Sheath Blocks for Umbilical Hernia Reductions in the Emergency Department: A Case Series. https://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.7233

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Tahun Terbit: 2024
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.7233
Akses: Open Access ✓