SUPRACLAVICAL BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK WITH A NERVE STIMULATOR FOR FOREARM SURGERY

2017 ◽  
pp. 113-118
Author(s):  
Van Minh Nguyen ◽  
Thi Minh Thu Pham
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Onset Time ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
Nerve Stimulator ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Duration Of Action ◽  
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Plexus Block

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness, side effects and complications of supraclavicular brachial plexus block with a nerve stimulator for forearm surgery. Materials and Method: In a prospective descriptive study, forty patients received supraclavicular brachial plexus block for forearm surgery. The dose was 7 mg/kg of 1% lidocaine mixed with adrenaline 1:200000. Success of technique, procedure time, onset time, duration of action, minimum current, side effects and complication were recorded. Results: The success rate was 85% (including 17.5% of patients needed small amount of fentanyl or/and local anesthetic), failure rate was 15%. The procedure time 7.70 ± 5.75 min, onset time 7.62 ± 5.09 min, duration time 172.94 ± 74.85 min. The minimal stimulating current of the nerve location was 0.54 0.12 mA. There were 2.5% with hoarseness of voice and 7.5% with blood vessel puncture. Conclusion: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block with a nerve stimulator for forearm surgery was an effective anesthetic technique with a low rate of side effects and complications. Key words: supraclavicular brachial plexus block, nerve stimulator

INTERSCALENE BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK WITH A NERVE STIMULATOR FOR CLAVICULAR FRACTURE SURGERY

2014 ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Van Minh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Clavicle Fracture ◽  
Onset Time ◽  
Clavicular Fracture ◽  
Nerve Stimulator ◽  
Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Plexus Block ◽  
Fracture Surgery

Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and side effects, complications of interscalene brachial plexus block with a nerve stimulator for clavicular fracture surgery. Materials and Methods:In a prospective descriptive study, fifty patients received interscalene brachial plexus block for fixation of clavicle fracture. The dose was 7 mg/kg of 1% lidocaine mixed with 1 : 200000 adrenaline. Results:The success rate was 94%, including 4% of patients needed sedation and small amount of narcotic, failure rate was 6%. The minimal stimulating current of the nerve location was 0.46 ±0.08 mA, the onset time of sensory block was 8.86 ±2.65min. There were 3 complications with one Horner’s syndrome and two hoarsenesses. Conclusion:We found that in patients undergoing fixation of clavicle fracture the interscalene block with a nerve stimulator was an effective anesthetic with a low rate of side effects and complications. Key words:Interscalene block, nerve stimulator, clavicular fracture surgery.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ROPIVACAINE VERSUS ROPIVACAINE WITH DEXMEDETOMIDINE AS AN ADJUVANT IN SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK

2021 ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
Deba Gopal Pathak ◽  
Dipanjali Nath
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Local Anesthetic ◽  
Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Onset Time ◽  
Sensory Blockade ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Plexus Block

BACKGROUND : Supraclavicular approach to brachial plexus block is a versatile and reliable regional anesthesia technique and a suitable alternative to general anesthesia for upper limb surgical procedures. Ropivacaine , a long acting local anesthetic, with less tendency for neurotoxicity and cardiotoxicity is a great local anesthetic for the procedure. Use of adjuvant Dexmedetomidine , a potent alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonist improves the quality of anesthesia as well as intra-operative and post-operative analgesia while maintaining haemodynamic stability, arousable sedation and mild respiratory depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty patients aged between 18 and 60 years with ASA grade I or II posted for elective upper limb surgeries were included in the study and were randomly divided into 2 groups with forty patients in each. Group A received 0.5% ropivacaine (31 mL) and Group B received 0.5% ropivacaine + dexmedetomidine 1microgram/kg (31mL). Both groups were compared for onset time and duration of sensory blockade, onset time and duration of motor blockade , total duration of analgesia and associated side effects. CONCLUSION : Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to ropivacaine in the supraclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgeries , significantly shortens the onset time and prolongs the duration of sensory and motor blocks, with longer duration of post-operative analgesia , with associated significant sedation and a few manageable side effects like bradycardia and hypotension.

A STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFICACY OF BUPIVACAINE ALONE AND BUPIVACAINE PLUS DEXAMETHASONE IN SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Rupesh Kumar Mishra ◽  
Rahul Kumar ◽  
Chandeshwar Choudhary ◽  
Debarshi Jana
Keyword(s):  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Onset Time ◽  
Nerve Blocks ◽  
Anesthetic Care ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Supraclavicular Block ◽  
Plexus Block

Peripheral nerve blocks can be used for anesthesia, postoperative analgesia, diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain disorders. Skilful application of peripheral nerveblockade broadens the anesthesia provider's range of options in providing optimal anesthetic care. These techniques can be used in all age groups, with appropriate selection and sedation. Present prospective, randomized, double blinded study was conducted at Department of Anaesthesiology, SKMCH, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Total Sixty consecutive adult patients undergoing upper limb orthopaedic surgeries under supraclavicular block were studied. The patients were drafted in the study after obtaining written informed consent from them. Patients divided in two groups : No statistically signicant difference in the demographic parameters and duration of surgery between the two groups was noted. We, therefore, conclude that addition of 8 mg dexamethasone to bupivacaine 0.25% solution in supraclavicular brachial plexus block. 1) Prolongs the duration of sensory and motor blockade. 2) Reduces the requirement of rescue analgesic in postoperative period. 3) Has no effect on the onset time of sensory and motor blockadc

The Study of Effectiveness of Ropivacaine in Axillary Brachial Plexus Block for Forearm Surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-253
Author(s):  
Sulav Acharya ◽  
GR Bajracharya ◽  
S Gauchan ◽  
N Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Analgesic Effect ◽  
Motor Block ◽  
Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Onset Time ◽  
Sensory Block ◽  
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Plexus Block

Brachial plexus block is a suitable alternative to general anaesthesia for patient undergoing upper extremity surgery. Ropivacaine the S-enantiomer emerged as a possible replacement of Bupivacaine without undesirable toxic effects.Therefore this study was conducted to assess the block characteristics and side effects of 0.75% ropivacaine in axillary brachial plexus block for forearm surgeries. This interventional study was carried out in 30 patients of ASA physical status I or II, aged 18 to 60 yrs undergoing elective surgery u nder axillary brachial plexus block with 20 ml of 0.75 % Ropivacaine using ultrasound and nerve stimulator. The mean onset time of sensory block was 4.53 ± 1.18 minutes and duration of sensory block was 491.00 ± 57.45 minutes. The mean onset time of motor block was 9.17 ± 1.39 minutes and duration of motor block was 452.50 ± 52.34 minutes. The mean time for rescue analgesia or total analgesic effect was 569.47 ± 88.46 minutes. No patients developed any side effects. The result of this study concluded that Ropivacaine is a safe drug providing longer duration of sensory analgesic effect and early recovery of motor function with good operating conditions for forearm surgeries under brachial blexus block.

scholarly journals Effect of Addition of Dexamethasone to Local Anaesthetics in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
SM Islam ◽  
MHMD Hossain ◽  
AA Maruf
Keyword(s):  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Motor Block ◽  
Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Onset Time ◽  
Local Anaesthetics ◽  
Prolonged Duration ◽  
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Plexus Block

Introduction: Many-a-time local anaesthesia appears as a very effective alternative of general one. Different additives have been used to prolong regional blockade. Objective: This prospective study designed to evaluate the effect of dexamethasone added to local anaesthetics on the onset and duration of supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Methods: Sixty adult patients undergoing various orthopaedic surgeries on forearm and around the elbow under supraclavicular brachial plexus block were selected and divided into 2 groups of 30 each. In group-A patients received 35 ml of mixture of lignocaine 2%, bupivacaine 0.5% while in group-B patients received the same amount of local anaesthetics with dexamethasone (8 mg). The onset of sensory and motor block and duration of analgesia in two groups were compared and development of complications were observed. Result: The two groups were comparable in demographic data. The mean onset time of sensory block was 11.64±2.19 minutes in group A and 9.89±1.97 minutes in group B and difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Onset of motor block was 13.32±0.98 minutes in group A and 11.09±1.28 minutes in group B and difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). There was markedly prolonged duration of analgesia in group-B, 11.87± 0.53 hours compared to group-A, 3.43±0.49 hours. The result was statistically highly significant (p<0.001). Both the groups had high success rate (>90%). The incidence of complication was low in both the groups. Conclusion: Addition of dexamethasone as an adjuvant to local anaesthetics in brachial plexus block results in significantly early onset and markedly prolonged duration of analgesia without any unwanted effects. Key words: Supraclavicular block; analgesia; local anaesthetics; dexamethasone DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jafmc.v7i1.8619 JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 7, No 1 (June) 2011; 11-14

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