Ultrasound-guided forearm selective nerve block: A bright future on the horizon
Journal Title: Perioperative Precision Medicine - Year 2024, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: In light of the advancement of modern medicine, anesthesiologists and surgeons are increasingly prioritizing patient comfort in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. A growing body of research revolves around the utilization of ultrasound-guided forearm selective nerve blocks for surgeries involving the distal upper limb. This review aims to provide an overview of regional anesthesia techniques in forearm, hand, and wrist surgeries, laying a theoretical foundation for the prospects of ultrasound-guided forearm selective nerve blocks in optimizing comfort during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Methods: A retrospective review of literature sourced from the PubMed database was conducted to comprehensively evaluate and elucidate the advantages and drawbacks of ultrasound-guided forearm selective nerve blocks, brachial plexus blocks, Bier blocks, and wrist blocks. Additionally, a summary was provided regarding the selection of local anesthetics for ultrasound-guided forearm selective nerve blocks. Results: Overall, ultrasound-guided forearm selective nerve block techniques exhibit several advantages over Bier's block, brachial plexus block, and wrist block for the majority of forearm, wrist, and hand surgeries. These advantages include reduced anesthesia-related time, prolonged duration of analgesia, and minimal impairment of upper extremity motor function. Consequently, these techniques enhance surgical safety and facilitate postoperative recovery. Furthermore, the addition of dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone to ultrasound-guided selective nerve blocks of the forearm could extend the duration of analgesia. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided forearm selective nerve block is a straightforward and conducive anesthesia method for distal upper limb surgeries, aligning with the principles of fast surgical recovery and enhanced patient comfort during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Given its manifold benefits, widespread promotion and adoption of this technique in clinical practice are warranted.
Authors and Affiliations
Ziwei Xia, Guangkuo Ma, Huanjia Xue, Hui Wu, Liwei Wang, Kai Wang
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