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Regional anaesthesia in elective hand surgery.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|November 1, 1983
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.
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.