Case report: pneumothorax as a complication of the ultrasound-guided supraclavicular approach for brachial plexus block.
In this case report, we are the first to describe the occurrence of a pneumothorax after ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block. The block was performed using a medial-to-lateral in-plane needle insertion technique. The predisposing operator, technical, and patient factors as well as strategies for preventing this uncommon yet potentially severe complication are discussed.
Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, McL 2-405, 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON, Canada M5T 2S8.
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Bhatia
Jacob
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Lai
Vincent W S
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Chan
Richard
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Brull
D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
D010100:Oxygen