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While the interscalene block is the de-facto standard technique, there are numerous established and novel alternatives. Regional block choice and block-related variables (local anaesthetic type, dose, volume, adjuncts) are subject to individual and institutional practices.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using a 30-question survey, we aimed to create a snapshot of current regional anaesthesia practice for patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery across Australia and New Zealand.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 134 anaesthetist respondents, 85.1% routinely placed a regional block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery. 91.2% performed interscalene blocks. Ropivacaine 0.375% and 0.75% were the most common concentrations and type. Regional anaesthesia under light sedation and general anaesthesia were performed by 47.4% and 30.7% block-respondents respectively. 96.5% of block-respondents used ultrasonography. 49.1% of block-respondents recorded written consent. 86.0% always performed a consent\/site\/side check. Standard monitoring was variably applied for blood pressure, electrocardiography and end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. Postoperatively, patient-controlled analgesia was not routinely prescribed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Variation exists for regional anaesthesia techniques for arthroscopic shoulder surgery with most performing interscalene blocks with ultrasonography. 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