A simplified approach to vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus blockade using hand-held Doppler

Steven Renes, Laura Clark, Mathieu Gielen, Huub Spoormans, Janneke Giele, Anupama Wadhwa

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Abstract

In this observational study, we used Doppler ultrasound during the performance of vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus blockade. The success rate at inserting the needle at the point where the sound of the subclavian artery via Doppler reached its maximum audibility was compared with that of the classical insertion point. In 89 of the 100 patients, the medial or posterior cord was found at first needle pass. Using the Doppler point for insertion resulted in a significantly more lateral entry point compared with the classical point (P < 0.001) and was associated with a high success rate of infraclavicular block.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1012-1014
Number of pages3
JournalAnesthesia and analgesia
Volume106
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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