The Continuous Femoral Nerve Block Catheter for Postoperative Analgesia: Bacterial Colonization, Infectious Rate and Adverse Effects

Abstract

In this prospective study, continuous femoral nerve catheters were effective for postoperative analgesia but had a frequent rate of bacterial catheter colonization. We found no serious infections after short-term (2-day) infusion. Side effects were few, but one nerve injury occurred.