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Regional anaesthesia in elective hand surgery.

C J Slack, B S Sylvester

    Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Regional anesthesia for hand surgery offers a safe and effective day case option for 179 patients. Careful patient selection and technique are key to successful outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Regional anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia for surgical procedures.
    • Day case surgery offers benefits for patient recovery and healthcare costs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the technique of regional anesthesia for hand surgery.
    • To evaluate the success of this technique in day case patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A series of 179 day case patients undergoing hand surgery.
    • Application of a specific regional anesthesia technique.
    • Discussion of advantages and disadvantages.

    Main Results:

    • Successful application of regional anesthesia in 179 day case patients.
    • Identification of benefits and drawbacks of the technique.

    Conclusions:

    • Regional anesthesia is a viable and successful technique for hand surgery day cases.
    • Patient selection and meticulous technique are crucial for optimal results.

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