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[Brachial plexus. Anesthesia and analgesia].

S Schulz-Stübner1

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, 52242, USA. schust@t-online.de

Der Anaesthesist
|August 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Brachial plexus blocks offer an efficient and safe method for surgical anesthesia and pain management. Continuous catheter techniques provide effective, long-term analgesia for shoulder, arm, and hand procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Regional Anesthesia
  • Pain Management

Context:

  • Surgical procedures and chronic pain conditions affecting the shoulder, arm, and hand require effective anesthesia and analgesia.
  • Traditional anesthetic methods may have limitations in providing prolonged pain relief or may be associated with systemic side effects.

Purpose:

  • To review various brachial plexus block approaches, including posterior cervical, interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, and axillary techniques.
  • To evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, indications, contraindications, and complications associated with each approach.
  • To highlight the utility of continuous catheter techniques for sustained anesthesia and analgesia.

Summary:

  • The review details multiple brachial plexus block techniques, discussing their respective benefits and drawbacks for surgical anesthesia and pain management.
  • It emphasizes the application of continuous catheter techniques, summarizing common local anesthetics and adjuncts used in the literature.
  • Essential organizational and documentation requirements for successful implementation of these regional techniques are also described.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview to guide clinicians in selecting appropriate brachial plexus block strategies.
  • Supports the safe and effective use of regional anesthesia for improved patient outcomes in upper extremity surgery and pain.
  • Highlights continuous regional anesthesia as a valuable modality for managing acute and chronic pain in the shoulder, arm, and hand.

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