The efficacy of ultrasound-guided selective cutaneous nerve block during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas.
This retrospective review finds that ultrasound-guided selective cutaneous nerve block reduces pain during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, suggesting improved patient comfort.
Key Points
Ultrasound-guided selective cutaneous nerve block effectively reduces procedural pain during angioplasty in dialysis patients with radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas.
Mean pain scores during balloon inflation were significantly lower in patients receiving combined nerve block compared to those with infiltration anesthesia alone.
The study involved 292 patients categorized based on anesthesia types, with focused nerve blocks improving pain management for specific vascular lesions.
Combining ultrasound-guided anesthesia with selective nerve blocks enhances pain relief and maintains motor function, benefiting patients undergoing endovascular procedures.