ULTRASOUND GUIDED SELECTIVE NERVE BLOCKS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HAND INJURY: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 11
Abstract
Regional anesthesia has proved to be very useful in ambulatory upper limb surgery. This technique along with ultra-sonogram guide has refined the whole concept of peripheral nerve blocks. Peripheral nerve blocks have proved to be a valuable tool for the anesthetist. With more number of day-case surgeries being done now the ultrasound guided regional anesthesia (USRA) are being used with great success, comfort and safety to the patients. [1] Ultrasound-guided brachial plexus blocks, ultra sound-guided ankle blocks, femoral and sciatic nerve blocks have been reported in many studies. In our day to day practice the peripheral nerve blocks under ultra sound guide are effective in trauma of the extremities, diabetic foot patients for surgical procedures, in the management of chronic pain in the distal parts and in a variety of hand surgeries. [2] The main advantages are comfort to the patient, cost effectiveness and good post-operative analgesia. The procedure can be safely performed in patients with medical problems and in patients who are otherwise high risk for general anesthesia.
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Mariappan N. , Saravana Kumar S.
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