European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Efficacy of axillary versus infraclavicular brachial plexus block in preventing tourniquet pain: A randomised trial.
Axillary and infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks are commonly used for upper limb surgery. Clinicians require information on the relative benefits of each to make a rational selection for specific patients and procedures. ⋯ For surgical procedures which are of moderate duration, infraclavicular and axillary blocks are associated with similar incidences of tourniquet pain. Other factors appear to differentiate between these two blocks, namely block performance time, incidence of paraesthesia and dose of local anaesthetic.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Bilateral suprazygomatic maxillary nerve blocks vs. infraorbital and palatine nerve blocks in cleft lip and palate repair: A double-blind prospective, randomised study.
Cleft defects are common craniofacial malformations which require early surgical repair. These patients are at high risk of postoperative airway obstruction and respiratory failure. Cleft surgery may require high doses of opioids which may contribute to these complications. ⋯ Bilateral suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block is an effective and safe alternative to the traditional peripheral nerve blocks for cleft lip and cleft palate surgery, in a mixed paediatric and adult population.