| Literature DB >> 19282714 |
Joseph M Neal1, J C Gerancher, James R Hebl, Brian M Ilfeld, Colin J L McCartney, Carlo D Franco, Quinn H Hogan.
Abstract
Brachial plexus blockade is the cornerstone of the peripheral nerve regional anesthesia practice of most anesthesiologists. As part of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine's commitment to providing intensive evidence-based education related to regional anesthesia and analgesia, this article is a complete update of our 2002 comprehensive review of upper extremity anesthesia. The text of the review focuses on (1) pertinent anatomy, (2) approaches to the brachial plexus and techniques that optimize block quality, (4) local anesthetic and adjuvant pharmacology, (5) complications, (6) perioperative issues, and (6) challenges for future research.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19282714 PMCID: PMC2779737 DOI: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e31819624eb
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Reg Anesth Pain Med ISSN: 1098-7339 Impact factor: 6.288