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[Controlled circulatory blockade. Historical principles and future perspectives]

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  • 1Chirurgischen Abteilung der Medizinische Fakultät der Chilenischen Universität, Hospital del Salvador, Santiago, Chile.

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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Circulatory transient blockade (CTB) is safe for chronic arterial obstructive disease patients, significantly improving walking distance. Regional intravenous injections of medications like antibiotics also show promise for treating arterial occlusive diseases and diabetic foot infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Regional Anesthesia

Context:

  • The historical "Blutleere" method by von Esmarch involved tourniquet application after exsanguination.
  • Bier developed regional intravenous anesthesia by injecting local anesthetics into limb veins.
  • Chronic arterial obstructive disease (CAOD) impairs blood flow, leading to pain and reduced mobility.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a one-hour circulatory transient blockade (CTB) in CAOD patients.
  • To explore the therapeutic potential of regional intravenous injections for vascular conditions.
  • To assess the impact of sympathetic blockade and antibiotic delivery via this method.

Summary:

  • Patients with CAOD tolerated a one-hour CTB without adverse effects.

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  • CTB resulted in significant improvements in pain-free walking distance and ankle-arm quotient.
  • Regional intravenous administration of reserpine, guanethidine, and antibiotics showed positive outcomes in treating arterial occlusions and diabetic foot infections.

    • Impact:

    • CTB offers a safe and effective treatment option for improving functional capacity in CAOD patients.
    • Regional intravenous drug delivery provides a targeted approach for managing peripheral vascular diseases and infections.
    • This technique demonstrates potential for enhanced therapeutic outcomes in complex limb conditions.