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Identification and economic burden of main adverse events of nerve injuries caused by regional anesthesia: a systematic review

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (3), 2023
Abstract Background and objectives: Anesthesiologists and hospitals are increasingly confronted with costs associated with the complications of Peripheral Nerve Blocks (PNB) procedures. The objective of our study was to identify the incidence of the main adverse events associated with regional anesthesi...

Pudendal nerve block for circumcision of pediatric patient with Pierre Robin Sequence: case report

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (3), 2023
Abstract Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) is a congenital condition characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate that presents with airway obstruction and developmental delay with or without other congenital anomalies. These patients' anesthesia management is challenging because of difficult ...

Transient median nerve palsy following ultrasound-guided subscapularis plane block: a case report

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (1), 2023
Abstract The subscapularis plane block is an effective approach to anesthetize axillary and upper subscapular nerves. There have been no reports regarding brachial plexus paralysis as a potential complication to date. Described here is a case of median nerve palsy following ultrasound-guided subscapulari...

Bilateral versus unilateral erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized controlled study

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (1), 2023
Abstract Introduction Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the common surgical intervention for benign biliary diseases. Postoperative pain after LC remains as an important problem, with two components: somatic and visceral. Trocar entry incisions lead to somatic pain, while peritoneal distension with d...

Dolor de rebote en anestesia regional: Una revisión narrativa

Rev. chil. anest; 51 (2), 2022
OBJECTIVES: To describe the phenomenon of rebound pain associated with peripheral nerve blocks in the setting of trauma and orthopedic surgery, to know its characteristics, pathophysiological mechanisms, risk factors, preventive and treatment measures. METHODOLOGY: Non-systematic bibliographic review of ...

Internal Neurolysis (Nerve Combing) for Trigeminal Neuralgia without Neurovascular Compression

Arq. bras. neurocir; 40 (1), 2021
Objective The aim of the present study was to describe and evaluate the initial and the long-term clinical outcome of internal neurolysis (IN) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) without neurovascular compression (NVC). Methods A total of 170 patients diagnosed with TN were treated by posterior fossa explorati...

SBA 2020: Regional anesthesia safety recommendations update

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (4), 2020
Abstract The purpose of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA)'s Regional Anesthesia Safety Recommendations Update is to provide new guidelines based on the current relevant clinical aspects related to safety in regional anesthesia and analgesia. The goal of the present article is to provide a bro...

The supine coronal midaxillary approach to anterior quadratus lumborum block: case report

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (4), 2020
Abstract Background: There are various approaches to perform an ultrasound guided Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB). The lateral, posterior, anterior or trans muscular and subcostal paramedian are the various approaches described for performing a QLB. Each of these blocks are aimed to achieve a maximum spr...

Incidence of epidural spread after Chayens approach to lumbar plexus block: a retrospective study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: The lumbar plexus block (LPB) is a key technique for lower limb surgery. All approaches to the LPB involve a number of complications. We hypothesized that Chayen's approach, which involves a more caudal and more lateral needle entry point than the major techniques des...

Daño neurológico perioperatorio. Identificación de factores de riesgo, prevención y estudios relacionados

Rev. chil. anest; 49 (1), 2020
BACKGROUND: Regional anesthesia techniques can have adverse effects, like peripheral nerve injuries. This can affect the practitioner on the choice of techniques when offering multimodal analgesia. CASE REPORT: We present the case of an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair on a patient with no comorbidities ...