Upper limb sympathetic blockade following intercostal nerve blocks.
A case of transient sympathetic block of the arm following percutaneous intercostal nerve injections is described and the possible aetiology discussed.
Purcell-Jones
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St Thomas' Hospital, London.
Speedy
H M
HM
Justins
D M
DM
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007367:Intercostal Nerves; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D013900:Thoracic Nerves
D002045:Bupivacaine