Comparison between conventional and ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block in upper limb surgeries

Comparison between Conventional and Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block in Upper Limb Surgeries

INTRODUCTION Brachial plexus blockade is a time-tested technique for upper limb surgeries. The classical approach using paresthesia technique is a blind technique and may be associated with a higher failure rate and injury to the nerves and surrounding structures. To avoid some of these problems, use of peripheral nerve stimulator and ultrasound techniques were started which allowed better loca...

Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block.

UNLABELLED In this study, we evaluated state-of-the-art ultrasound technology for supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks in 40 outpatients. Ultrasound imaging was used to identify the brachial plexus before the block, guide the block needle to reach target nerves, and visualize the pattern of local anesthetic spread. Needle position was further confirmed by nerve stimulation before injection. T...

A Comparative Study of Interscalene and Supraclavicular Approach of Brachial Plexus Block on Upper Limb Surgeries

Introduction: There are different methods to perform brachial plexus block. Interscalene and supraclavicular approaches are the most frequently used technique during upper limb surgeries.The aims of this study were to compare the onset and duration of sensory and motor block, hemodynamic parameters, sparing of analgesia in any dermatome and to observe any adverse effect during lower arm, elbow ...

Efficacy of dexmedetomidine with ropivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgeries

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of addition of dexmedetomidine on the duration of analgesia in patients undergoing upper limb surgeries under supraclavicular brachial plexus block. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I/II/III undergoing elective upper limb surgeries under supraclavicular brac...

Myoclonus of ipsilateral upper extremity after ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block with mepivacaine