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The aim is to explore the impact of femoral nerve block on pain management and mobilization in a septic arthritis patient in the ICU.

Femoral nerve block in a patient with septic arthritis facilitating weaning and early mobilization in a critically ill intensive care unit patient

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The aim is to explore the impact of femoral nerve block on pain management and mobilization in a septic arthritis patient in the ICU.
Case report detailing the use of bilateral femoral nerve block in an ICU patient with septic arthritis.
Ultrasound guidance for catheter placement and ropivacaine infusion to manage pain.
Monitoring of pain levels using a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) post-intervention.
Post-femoral nerve block, the patient's NRS score decreased from 9-10 to 0-2.
Systemic opioid and sedative use was discontinued within 24 hours after the block.
The patient was successfully weaned off mechanical ventilation and discharged from the ICU within 5 days.

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A case report demonstrates regional analgesia improving pain control and mobility in ICU patients, suggesting its clinical benefits.

Sarkar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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