Peripheral nerve injuries associated with anaesthesia.
Peripheral nerve injuries can occur at any time during the peri-operative period. The long-term disability that results may have serious consequences for a patient. The incidence of peri-operative nerve injuries can be reduced by anaesthetists being aware of their causes and pathophysiology. This review article aims to explain the incidence, pathophysiology and medicolegal implications of peri-operative nerve injury and provides suggestions as to how they may best be avoided.
Sawyer
R J
RJ
Department of Anaesthesia, and Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK.
Richmond
M N
MN
Hickey
J D
JD
Jarrratt
J A
JA
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009431:Neural Conduction / Q000502:physiology; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors