Abstract
Continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNBs) have been used for postoperative analgesia following invasive surgery. It also improves rehabilitation after surgery. The long-term catheterization leads to a variety of problems, including accidental withdrawal of the catheter, displaced catheter, and leakage of the local anesthetic around the catheter. We experienced some issues when we performed CPNBs for rehabilitation. Improvement of catheter fi xation (the combination of securing with sutures, surgical adhesive, and occlusive dressing) enabled long-term catheterization. We must improve methods and positions of catheter insertions and methods of catheter fi xation when using CPNBs for rehabilitation.
