Key result
A nerve stimulator technique for axillary brachial plexus block eliminated the need for general anaesthesia supplementation (0% vs 13.3% for perivascular catheter technique).
Why the study?
Does a nerve stimulator technique improve the quality of axillary brachial plexus block compared to a perivascular catheter technique?
Population
60 patients undergoing axillary brachial plexus block (n=60)
Comparison
Nerve stimulator technique for axillary brachial… vs Perivascular catheter technique for axillary…
Design
RCT, Randomised series
Authors
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Supports nerve stimulator preference for axillary block to avoid GA supplementation; confirms advantage over perivascular catheter in RCT.
RCT (n=60)
randomised
Does a nerve stimulator technique improve the quality of axillary brachial plexus block compared to a perivascular catheter technique?
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 13.3%
The nerve stimulator technique may increase the success rate of axillary brachial plexus block compared to the perivascular catheter technique.
Tuominen et al. (1987) conducted an RCT in Patients requiring axillary brachial plexus block (n=60). Nerve stimulator technique (NST) vs. Perivascular catheter technique (PVT) was evaluated on Requirement for supplementation with general anaesthesia. A nerve stimulator technique for axillary brachial plexus block eliminated the need for general anaesthesia supplementation (0% vs 13.3% for perivascular catheter technique).
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