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Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block – An Evidence Based Discussion

Dr Patrick Wiseman1†, Michael O’Riordan2

1. Anaesthesiology Specialist Registrar, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland.

2. Anaesthesiology Senior House Officer, Mayo University Hospital, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

Supervising Consultant: Dr Enda Shanahan, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland.

Edited by: Dr Simeon West, Consultant Anaesthetist, University College Hospital London; Dr Su Cheen Ng, Consultant Anaesthetist, Beacon Hospital, Ireland.

†Corresponding author e-mail: patrickwiseman@hotmail.com

Published August 16, 2022

Abstract

This tutorial explores the Pericapsular Nerve (PENG) Block, a novel regional anaesthesia technique which has been suggested as an alternative to existing blocks to reduce pain following hip fractures and hip surgery.

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