“How long does a nerve block last after shoulder surgery?”
I am a 28 year old male. I want to know how long does a nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
2 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
On average 12 hours. This time may be lengthened or shortened depending on the local anesthetic chosen by the anesthesiologist and how fast you body metabolizes/redistributes the medication.
Drugs used for regional block last around an hour and a half to two hours.
