Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine PAIN CONTROL FOR STERNAL FRACTURE USING AN ULTRASOUND-GUIDED HEMATOMA BLOCK

e Abstract—In this case report, an ultrasound-guided hematoma block was performed in the Emergency Department (ED) for immediate and effective pain control in a patient suffering from a sternal fracture. This technique of anesthesia may allow safer and more effective analgesia and a more rapid discharge from the hospital or ED in selected cases. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. e Keywords—sternal fracture; ultrasound; hematoma block