Our experiences with a single injection axillary block technique

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Regional Anesthesia
• Surgical Procedures

Background:

• Axillary plexus block is a common method for upper extremity surgery.
• Evaluating the efficacy and safety of a specific single-injection technique is crucial for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To retrospectively assess the single-injection axillary plexus block technique used in routine anesthesia practice.
• To evaluate its success rate, block characteristics, and complication profile.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 40 ASA I-III patients undergoing elective upper extremity surgery.
• Single injection axillary block performed using neurostimulation and a specific local anesthetic mixture.
• Evaluation of demographic data, motor and sensory block times, success rates, and complications.

Main Results:

• The mean block performance time was 1.21±0.39 minutes.
• Average onset times for motor and sensory block were 14.20±4.96 and 17.19±2.71 minutes, respectively.
• A high success rate of 97.5% was achieved with no reported complications within 24 hours postoperatively.

Conclusions:

• The single-injection axillary block technique is technically straightforward to perform.
• This method demonstrates a high success rate and low complication incidence.
• Axillary block is recommended as a supported technique for suitable surgical candidates.