Long acting local anesthetics present a risk of long-acting phrenic nerve block and diaphragmatic paralysis. This podcast features a discussion on clinical experience of using EXPAREL in the interscalene brachial plexus with focus on phrenic nerve block and respiratory function.

Both EXPAREL and Perineural Catheters are more expensive than single-shot blocks. This podcast discusses their uses, how they compare, application in clinical practice, and how their costs compare.