A review of the anatomy and a step-by-step visual guide to performing an ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A review of the anatomy and a step-by-step visual guide to performing an ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block

Published:2019-03-12 Issue: Volume: Page:17-22
ISSN:2220-1173
Container-title:Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
language:en
Short-container-title:South Afr J Anaesth Analg

Author:

Govender S¹^ORCID,Möhr D²,Tshabalala ZN²^ORCID,Van Schoor AN²^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

2. University of Pretoria

Abstract

Background: The aim of this description is to provide step-by-step guidelines for performing an ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus nerve block. Methods: The brachial plexus in the supraclavicular fossa of sixty healthy volunteers was scanned in the horizontal/transverse plane. The relevant regional anatomy was studied to identify the muscular and vascular structures seen on the ultrasound screen. Results: The entire process was documented and a standard, step-by-step guide to performing ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks was developed. Conclusion: This description serves as a comprehensive guide to a technique for performing ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks safely and successfully. It also aims to provide the reader with the background knowledge of the technique and the surrounding regional anatomy.

Publisher

Medpharm Publications

Subject

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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