Figure 1: The needle is inserted toward the axillary artery (line) until either motor response of the hand or arterial blood on aspiration is obtained. Essentials Indications: forearm and hand surgery Landmarks: axillary artery pulse Any of the following three…
Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Ultrasound transducer position to image the supraclavicular brachial plexus Ultrasound image of the supraclavicular brachial plexus Ultrasound image of the labeled supraclavicular brachial plexus Cross sectional anatomy of the supraclavicular brachial plexus Key: BP – Brachial…
Ulnar Nerve Above Elbow Ultrasound transducer position to image the ulnar nerve above the elbow Ultrasound image of the ulnar nerve above the elbow Ultrasound image of the labeled ulnar nerve above the elbow Cross sectional anatomy of the…
Figure 1: Transducer position and needle insertion in ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block. Essentials Indications: forearm and hand surgery Transducer position: short axis to arm, just distal to pectoralis major insertion Goal: local anesthetic spread around axillary artery Local anesthetic:…
Figure 1: Intravenous regional anesthesia: Injection of local anesthetic and placement of the tourniquet. Essentials Indications: short operative procedures for the extremities; pain therapy (e.g., treatment of recurrent complexpain syndrome); treatment of hyperhidrosis Local anesthetic: 12-15 mL of 2% lidocaine…
A B Figure 1-1: (A) Needle insertion for the popliteal intertendinous approach. (B) Needle insertion for lateral approach to popliteal block. Essentials Indications: ankle and foot surgery Landmarks for intertendinous approach: popliteal fossa crease, tendons of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus…