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Efficacy of ultrasound-guided infiltration with levobupivacaine and triamcinolone for myofascial pain syndrome of the quadratus lumborum: a retrospective observational study

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (6), 2023
Abstract Introduction and objectives: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) of the Quadratus Lumborum muscle (QL) is a frequent cause of chronic low back pain. With this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of ultrasound-guided infiltration with 0.25% levobupivacaine and 40 mg triamcinolone for MPS of the QL...

Ultrasound-guided continuous costoclavicular block through retrograde stimulating catheter technique for postoperative analgesia in shoulder surgery: a case series

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (3), 2023
Abstract In five patient undergoing surgery for proximal humerus fracture we investigated into postoperative analgesia provided by continuous costoclavicular block using continuous stimulating catheter. The postoperative pain scores were less than 4 in all patients except in two patients who required int...

Debridement of axillary necrotizing fasciitis under anesthetic blocks of the serratus plane and supraclavicular brachial plexus: a case report

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (1), 2023
Abstract The regional techniques for axillary analgesia are well established. However, few studies have investigated surgical anesthesia. In this report, extensive debridement of axillary necrotizing fasciitis, including the posteromedial region of the right arm, performed under exclusive regional anesth...

An alternative approach for blocking the superior trunk of the brachial plexus evaluated by a single arm clinical trial

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (6), 2022
Abstract Background Interscalene brachial plexus block is associated with phrenic nerve paralysis. The objective of this study was to evaluate an alternative approach to interscalene brachial plexus blocks in terms of efficacy, grade of motor and sensory blockade, and phrenic nerve blockade. Methods Th...

O papel da ultrassonografia na doença trofoblástica gestacional

Femina; 50 (10), 2022
A doença trofoblástica gestacional (DTG) agrupa um conjunto de anomalias do desenvolvimento trofoblástico, que incluem formas clínicas benignas como a mola hidatiforme completa e parcial, o nódulo do sítio placentário atípico e o sítio trofoblástico exagerado, e malignas, caracterizando a neopl...

Efficacy of serratus anterior plane block versus thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after breast cancer surgery - a randomized trial

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (5), 2022
Abstract Background Breast cancer surgery is associated with considerable acute post-surgical pain and restricted mobility. Various regional and neuraxial anesthesia techniques have been used to alleviate post-mastectomy pain. Ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) has been considered a ...

Safe ultrasound-guided percutaneous tracheostomy in eight steps and necessary precautions in COVID-19 patients

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 49 (), 2022
ABSTRACT Percutaneous tracheostomy has been considered the standard method today, the bronchoscopy-guided technique being the most frequently performed. A safe alternative is ultrasound-guided percutaneous tracheostomy, which can be carried out by the surgeon, avoiding the logistical difficulties of havi...

Validación de la posición de Vallejo por ultrasonografía para acceso neuroaxial difícil en pacientes obstétricas

Rev. chil. anest; 51 (6), 2022
INTRODUCTION: The neuraxial technique for anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section is preferred by anesthesiologists due to its lower rate of complications and the advantages over the mother and the fetus, however, daily we face difficult neuraxial accesses due to changes in the of pregnancy, o...

Impacto de la cateterización venosa central percutánea bajo guía ecográfica en una terapia intensiva pediátrica polivalente

Med. infant; 27 (2), 2020
Introducción: La cateterización venosa central es un procedimiento usual en Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). El ultrasonido (US) para guiar la cateterización, ofrece ventajas, permitiendo tener una imagen topográfica precisa del vaso, reduciendo las complicaciones, el tiempo y el número de pun...