Alternative method of intercostal blockade. A preliminary study of the use of an injector gun for intercostal nerve blockade.
An injector gun of the type developed for vaccinations was used to perform intercostal nerve blocks. Analgesia was achieved in all patients to some degree, but the effectiveness of the technique was limited by the currently available local anaesthestics.
D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007277:Injections, Jet / Q000295:instrumentation; D007367:Intercostal Nerves; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013900:Thoracic Nerves
D002045:Bupivacaine; D004837:Epinephrine