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September 10, 2025Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block Effects on Respiratory Function and Extent of the Block

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JRJaime Rodrı́guezUniversidade da CoruñaMBMaría BárcenaUniversidad MayorVRValentín H. Medina RodríguezUniversidad de Oviedo

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Overview

This observational analysis evaluates respiratory function and sensory block extent after infraclavicular block, indicating minimal impact on lung capacity.

Key Points

  • Infraclavicular brachial plexus block does not significantly affect respiratory function.
  • Forced expiratory volume measurements showed no differences post-infraclavicular block.
  • Sensory block was least effective at 20 minutes on axillary and musculocutaneous nerves.
  • The technique offers benefits without the risk of pneumothorax, as hypothesized.

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Rodrı́guez et al. (1998) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c19ab49b7b07f3a061c927https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-00115550-199823060-00009
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