A review of the anatomy and a step-by-step visual guide to performing an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block
Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
| Field | Value | |
| Title | A review of the anatomy and a step-by-step visual guide to performing an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block | |
| Creator | Govender, S. Möhr, D. Tshabalala, Z.N. van Schoor, A. | |
| Description | Background: The aim of this description is to provide step-by-step guidelines for performing an ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus nerve block. Methods: The brachial plexus in the infraclavicular fossa of sixty healthy volunteers was scanned in the horizontal/transverse plane. The relevant regional anatomy was studied to identify the muscular and vascular structures seen on the ultrasound screen. Results: The entire process was documented and a standard, step-by-step guide to performing ultrasound-guided vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks was developed. Conclusion: The development of high-resolution ultrasound guidance has allowed for the direct visualisation of the brachial plexus when performing nerve blocks. Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus nerve blocks are becoming more popular. This description aimed to provide step-by-step guidelines on how to perform this block safely and efficiently. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2020-02-27 | |
| Identifier | 10.36303/SAJAA.2020.26.1.2292 | |
| Source | Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia; Vol 26, No 1 (2020); 17-22 2220-1173 2220-1181 | |
| Language | eng | |
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