[Transient block of the brachial plexus after catheterization of the subclavian vein].
Two cases are reported of brachial plexus anaesthesia and palsy after catheterization of the subclavian vein. This very rare complication occurred after several unsuccessful attempts to catheterize one or both subclavian veins. This was due to inexperience, with insufficient knowledge of clinical anatomy, infiltration with unnecessarily high doses of local anaesthetic, and accidental puncture of the brachial plexus by an infraclavicular approach. One of the patients also had iatrogenic pneumothorax.
García-Fages
L C
LC
Service d'Anestheésie et de Réanimation, Hospital Clinic i Provincial, Barcelone, Espagne.
Castillo
J
J
Gomar
C
C
Villalonga
A
A
Nalda
M A
MA
D000368:Aged; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008619:Mepivacaine; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block; D013350:Subclavian Vein
D008619:Mepivacaine
Bloc transitoire du plexus brachial après cathétérisme de la veine sous-clavière.