Chest X Ray For Detecting Pneumothorax After Brachial Plexus Block: Is It Enough?
Journal Title: National Journal of Medical and Dental Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Pneumothorax is a common complication with classic approach of supraclavicular brachial plexus block technique. Which may be appear immediately or delayed. Case report:We report a 75 years, cachexic, ASA grade IV female (with respiratory and cardiac problem), had cellulitis of left arm and need amputation. She received brachial plexus block with supraclavicular technique, had developed pneumothorax after 40 hrs. Conclusion:This observation demonstrates that we should monitor the patient over 48 hours with suspicion of pneumothorax, so immediate care can be provided.
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Ravindra Kumar Gehlot, R K Paliwal, Snigdha Singh, L K Raiger
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