Open AccessUltrasound-guided regional anaesthesia for upper limb surgery
Author(s) -
Raluca Ungureanu,
Ioana Marina Grințescu,
D Tulbure
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
romanian journal of medical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-6108
pISSN - 1842-8258
DOI - 10.37897/rjmp.2015.1.4
Subject(s) - brachial plexus , medicine , ultrasound , peripheral nerve , regional anaesthesia , regional anesthesia , local anesthetic , ultrasound imaging , anesthetic , anesthesia , surgery , radiology , anatomy
Brachial plexus blockade is a cornerstone of the peripheral nerve regional anesthesia practice of most anesthesiologists. The new inovative application of ultrasound imaging may overcome the shortcomings of current techniques and increase the efficacity and safety of locoregional anesthesia. Ultrasound guidence allows the operator to see neural structures, guide the needle under real-time visualization, navigate away from sensitive anatomy, and monitor the spread of local anesthetic. This review article focuses on approaches and techniques used for ultrasound guidance of brachial plexus blocks for upper extremity surgery.