Articles: nerve-block.
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Classical supraclavicular brachial plexus block was used as the sole anaesthetic technique in 200 children aged between 5 and 12 years undergoing closed reduction of arm fractures. The local anaesthetic used was lidocaine 1.5% with epinephrine. The block was graded as satisfactory if surgical manipulation could be performed without discomfort and unsatisfactory if general anaesthesia had to be given. ⋯ There were few complications, with no incidence of pneumothorax in any patient. The acceptability of the block by the children and the parents was 72 and 85%, respectively. The classical supraclavicular brachial plexus block was found to be acceptable, effective and with a good success rate.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Aug 2000
Comparative Study[Diaphragmatic excursion after inter-sternocleidomastoid block depending on the site of the injection].
To evaluate the incidence of the hemidiaphragmatic paresis after inter Sterno-Cleido-Mastoid (inter-SCM) block. ⋯ The diaphragmatic paresis is avoidable with the inter-SCM block if and only if the anesthetic solution is injected via the needle after stimulating flexion of fingers or via a catheter into infraclavicular position.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Jul 2000
Case ReportsUse of computed tomography for maxillary nerve block in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
Maxillary nerve block has traditionally been performed by using external anatomic landmarks. However, the classic approach to the nerve may be confounded because of anatomic variability. We describe a technique for the block using the suprazygomatic route guided by computed tomography (CT). ⋯ A maxillary nerve block guided by a CT imaging is an alternative to classic techniques.