RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Patient Acceptance of Interscalene Block for Shoulder Surgery JF Regional Anesthesia: The Journal of Neural Blockade in Obstetrics, Surgery, & Pain Control JO Reg Anesth Pain Med FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 30 OP 33 DO 10.1136/rapm-00115550-199318010-00006 VO 18 IS 1 A1 Tetzlaff, John E. A1 Yoon, Helen J. A1 Brems, John YR 1993 UL http://rapm.bmj.com/content/18/1/30.abstract AB Background and Objectives. Regional anesthesia can be applied to shoulder surgery with an expected high success rate. To determine the level of patient satisfaction with regional anesthesia, we studied a group of patients who had undergone shoulder surgery more than once, with general anesthesia on one occasion and regional on another.Methods. Twenty-five consecutive patients with prior shoulder surgery under general anesthesia (GA) willing to receive interscalene brachial plexus anesthesia (ISB) were identified. On postoperative day one, a questionnaire was administered. Data were evaluated with McNemar's test and chi-square analysis and considered significant at p < 0.05.Results. There were no differences in sedation or patient preparation between GA and ISB. ISB was tolerable during placement, and no patients complained of being aware or inadequately sedated. With ISB, there was better recovery room pain control, less nausea, and less vomiting. Overall, the patients preferred ISB.Conclusions. Interscalene brachial plexus block is well accepted by patients for reconstructive shoulder surgery.