USG for brachial plexus block. | [Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Santhana Kaman: Department of Anesthesia, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

2. Sudhakar Marril: Department of Anesthesia, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

3. Subash Sivasubramaniaml: Department of Anesthesia, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Abstract:

Ultrasound guided nerve block is now becoming the standard practice in regional anesthesia and has been shown to require less volume of local anesthetic and reduce the incidence of complications. Brachial plexus block can be approached via interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular or axillary routes. Each of these approaches have their individual advantages and risk. This articles describes the indications, relevant sonoanatomy and techniques to perform the blocks and recent advances.

Page(s): 333-340

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Published: Journal: Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Year: 2015

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