Nerve Injury Complicating Ultrasound/Electrostimulation-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Issue 4 (1st June 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reiss, Wojciech; Kurapati, Sushmitha; Shariat, Ali; Hadzic, Admir
• Is Part Of: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Volume 35:Issue 4(2010)
• Page Start: 400-401
• Page End: 400-401
• Publication Date: 2010-06-01
• Subjects: Conduction anesthesia -- Periodicals; Pain medicine -- Periodicals; 617.964
• DOI: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e3181e90ec9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1098-7339

Abstract

Abstract : Background and Objectives: Neurologic complications after peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are relatively uncommon. It has been postulated that real-time, needle-nerve visualization during ultrasound-guided PNBs might further reduce the risk of neurologic or vascular complications. Case Report: In this report, we describe the occurrence of a severe brachial plexus injury after combined ultrasound and nerve stimulator-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Conclusions: Ultrasound guidance should not preclude development of additional monitoring and protocols to decrease the risk of complications with PNBs.