Open AccessComparison between conventional and ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block in upper limb surgeries
Author(s) -
Kiran A Honnannavar,
Mahantesh S Mudakanagoudar
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_43_17
Subject(s) - medicine , brachial plexus , ultrasound , anesthesia , bupivacaine , brachial plexus block , surgery , local anesthetic , upper limb , plexus , blockade , radiology , receptor
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 localization of the nerve/plexus. Ultrasound for supraclavicular brachial plexus block has improved the success rate of the block with excellent localization as well as improved safety margin. Hence, this study was planned for comparing the efficacy of conventional supraclavicular brachial plexus block with ultrasound-guided technique.