Results: 33

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...

Anesthesia or analgesia? New block for shoulder surgery: pericapsular nerve group block

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (5), 2022
Abstract Interscalene brachial plexus (ISB) block is considered the analgesic technique of choice for shoulder surgery. However, the hemidiaphragmatic paresis that may occur after the block has led to the search for an alternative to the ISB block. In this case report, the pericapsular nerve group (PENG)...

Parálisis diafragmática asociada al bloqueo interescalénico en cirugía de hombro: la utilidad de la ecografía diafragmática como herramienta diagnóstica
Phrenic paresis associated with interscalene block in shoulder surgery. Utility of diaphragm ultrasound examination

Artrosc. (B. Aires); 29 (2), 2022
Introducción: El bloqueo interescalénico se utiliza de forma estandarizada durante la cirugía mayor de hombro, sin embargo, ninguna técnica realizada por encima de la clavícula ha demostrado reducir la tasa de bloqueo del nervio frénico por debajo del 20%. El interés en buscar una...

Perineural dexamethasone in ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block with levobupivacaine for shoulder arthroscopic surgery in the outpatient setting: randomized controlled trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (6), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: In shoulder arthroscopy, on an outpatient basis, the patient needs a good control of the postoperative pain that can be achieved through regional blocks. Perineural dexamethasone may prolong the effect of these blocks. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect ...

The need for supplemental blocks in single versus triple injections in infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks with a medial approach: a clinical and anatomic study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (1), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: To evaluate the single-injection and triple-injection techniques in infraclavicular blocks with an ultrasound-guided medial approach in terms of block success and the need for supplementary blocks. Methods: This study comprised 139 patients who were scheduled for ele...

Continuous suprascapular nerve block compared with single-shot interscalene brachial plexus block for pain control after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Clinics; 75 (), 2020
OBJECTIVES: We compared the analgesic efficacy of a continuous suprascapular nerve block (C-SSNB) and a single-shot interscalene brachial plexus block (S-ISNB) for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. METHODS: A total of 118 patients undergoing arthrosco...

Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis with continuous interscalene block and diluted solutions of levobupivacaine

Rev. chil. anest; 49 (5), 2020
The continuous interscalene block represents the analgesic standard for shoulder surgery. However, the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis can reach up to 100% of cases. We hypothesized that more dilute local anesthetics would decrease the phrenic palsy at 24 hours. METHODS: Prospective series of pa...

Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis after ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block: a prospective cohort study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 69 (6), 2019
Abstract Background and objectives: The frequent onset of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis during interscalene block restricts its use in patients with respiratory insufficiency. Supraclavicular block could be a safe and effective alternative. Our primary objective was to assess the incidence of hemidiaphrag...

Ultrasound-guided costoclavicular block as an alternative for upper limb anesthesia in obese patients

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 69 (5), 2019
Abstract Background and objectives: Costoclavicular brachial plexus block is an anesthesia performed through the infraclavicular route described in the literature as a safe and effective route for upper limb anesthesia distal to the elbow. The following report describes the case of a patient whose tradi...