1Post Graduate, Department of Anaesthesiology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
2Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
Upper limb processes are frequently performed alone or in conjunction with general anesthesia under brachial plexus block. Either method-mistaken; heart stimulator (NS)-guided or mri (US)-guided method can perform the brachial plexus block. But since the last century, the advent of ultrasound has dramatically revolutionized the puncture methods. Direct visualization for distribution regions of medicines is suggested for effective and secure blocking rather than targeting the nerves straight. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the various ultrasound-guided solutions to the brachial plexus block.
This study was done on 20 patients who fit under inclusion criteria. Written informed consent to be taken from all patients.
Ultrasound guided block had shorter execution time (p = < 0.002), faster onset of sensory block in minutes (p= <0.032), faster onset of motor block (p =< 0.000), lesser number of needle attempts (p = < 0.000).
USG guided brachial plexus block had lesser needle attempts, faster execution time, and faster onset of motor and sensory block and lesser or no complication
Brachial plexus block, Ultrasound, heart stimulator, anesthesia
