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.
Bhatia
Anuj
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Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, McL 2-405, 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON, Canada M5T 2S8.
Lai
Jacob
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Chan
Vincent W S
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Brull
Richard
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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