Key result
Brachial plexus blockade provided adequate anesthesia with an overall success rate of 95.6% in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery.
Why the study?
Does brachial plexus blockade provide adequate anesthesia and analgesia in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery?
Population
114 patients (ASA physical status I-III, aged 18-70) who underwent orthopedic upper extremity surgery
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
postoperative period
Authors
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Supports brachial plexus block for upper extremity anesthesia; leaves open optimal technique and dosing in prospective trials.
Observational (n=114)
No
Does brachial plexus blockade provide adequate anesthesia and analgesia in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery?
Brachial plexus blockade guided by peripheral nerve stimulator provides adequate anesthesia and analgesia for upper extremity surgery, serving as a viable alternative to general anesthesia.
Feyzi Çelik (2012) conducted an observational in Orthopedic upper extremity surgery (n=114). Brachial plexus block was evaluated on Block success rate. Brachial plexus blockade provided adequate anesthesia with an overall success rate of 95.6% in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery.
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