Three-dimensional, multiplanar, ultrasound-guided, radial nerve block.
OBJECTIVE
We describe the use of 3-dimensional, multiplanar ultrasound imaging for peripheral nerve block.


METHODS
To illustrate the potential usefulness of the technique, we present a case in which real-time 3-dimensional, multiplanar ultrasound was used to assist in the performance of a radial nerve block.


CONCLUSIONS
Three-dimensional, multiplanar ultrasound in real-time has the potential to improve nerve identification and accuracy of needle placement in regional anesthesia.
Foxall
Gillian L
GL
Department of Anaesthesia, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Hardman
Jonathan G
JG
Bedforth
Nigel M
NM
D000328:Adult; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D016267:External Fixators; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D008297:Male; D050279:Metacarpal Bones; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine