title: [Technic of continuous axillary plexus block].
abstract: A technique of continuous axillary brachial plexus block, using an epidural Tuohy needle and an epidural catheter, is described. Studies were carried out in ten patients using this technique with bupivacaine as a local anesthetic drug. The catheter remained indwelling during a mean period of five days. Good analgesia was obtained in nine out of the ten patients. Thus this technique allows pain-free postoperative period in hand surgery.
mesh_terms: D001365:Axilla; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D011184:Postoperative Period
vernacular_title: Technique du bloc plexique prolongé par voie axillaire.