Brachial plexus block using a new subclavian perivascular technique: the proximal cranial needle approach.
We describe the proximal cranial needle approach for brachial plexus blockade; clear surface markings and cranial direction of the needle lead to satisfactory results with a low incidence of complications.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Centro Traumatologico Ortopedico, Careggi, Firenze, Italy.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D002968:Clavicle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000294:innervation; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000294:innervation; D009339:Needles / Q000009:adverse effects; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010173:Palpation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000187:drug effects
D000779:Anesthetics, Local