Delayed Horner's syndrome during a continuous infraclavicular brachial plexus block.
Horner's syndrome is a potential, albeit rare, feature of continuous infraclavicular brachial plexus local anesthetics infusion, mainly the result of anatomical considerations. Horner's syndrome may be described as an "unpleasant side effect" because it has no clinical consequences in itself. Nevertheless, patient discomfort and anxiety may reduce acceptance of the analgesic technique. Reassurance and close clinical monitoring of the patient are essential to enhance patient's safety and acceptance of the technique.
Salengros
Jean-Corentin
JC
Acute Pain Service, Department of Anesthesiology, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. jean.salengros@ulb.ac.be
Jacquot
Catherine
C
Hesbois
Audrey
A
Vandesteene
Arlette
A
Engelman
Edgard
E
Pandin
Pierre
P
D000328:Adult; D000577:Amides; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D000077212:Ropivacaine; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
D000577:Amides; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000077212:Ropivacaine