Brachial plexopathy after prone positioning.
Two cases of brachial plexus injury after prone position in the intensive care unit are described. Mechanisms of brachial plexus injury are described, as are methods for prevention of this unusual complication.
Goettler
Claudia E
CE
Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Gennville, North Carolina, USA.
Pryor
John P
JP
Reilly
Patrick M
PM
D000328:Adult; D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications; D016684:Prone Position; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy