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- M Schütz, H B Hopf, and J Magunia.
- Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Asklepios Klinik im Städtedreieck, Dr. Sauerbruch Straße 1, 93133, Burglengenfeld, Deutschland. m.schuetz@asklepios.com.
- Anaesthesist. 2019 Sep 1; 68 (9): 615-617.
AbstractSonographically controlled blockade of the distal sciatic nerve is usually performed by placing the ultrasound probe on the dorsal side of the thigh. This requires positioning maneuvers (prone or side positioning) of the patient as well as additional assistance. In order to avoid these positioning maneuvers, a positioning aid with integrated ultrasound probe holder has been developed and its practicability was examined on patients with lower limb surgery. The sonographically controlled block of the sciatic nerve was performed with the patient under general anesthesia and in a supine position with the help of the new positioning aid with an integrated ultrasound probe holder. A total of >100 patients were treated, who underwent elective lower leg, ankle or foot surgery with a continuous blockade of the distal sciatic nerve using catheters for postoperative analgesia. The advantages are easy performance, hands-free needle movement and catheter placement. The disadvantages might be the need for in-plane catheter placement and a fixed ultrasound angle.
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