Anaesthesia and intensive care
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Anaesth Intensive Care · Nov 1979
The incidence and aetiology of phrenic nerve blockade associated with supraclavicular brachial plexus block.
A trial to ascertain the true incidence of inadvertent phrenic nerve block with brachial plexus block via the supraclavicular approach was carried out. Phrenic nerve block was monitored by x-ray screening of the diaphragm. ⋯ The possible causes of phrenic nerve block with brachial block are discussed. It is concluded that the phrenic nerve is blocked peripherally in front of the scalenus anterior.
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An introducer to facilitate nasotracheal intubation is described. The instrument is passed orally and a distal hook engages in the Murphy foramen of a P. V. C. nasal tube to direct it atraumatically into the trachea.
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Anaesth Intensive Care · Nov 1979
Snake bite in Australia--the problems involved and a protocol for hospital management.
Despite a great deal of original research into Australian snakes and their complex venoms, there is still confusion about the correct first-aid and hospital management of the bitten patient. This review illustrates the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment and presents a well tried protocol for the successful management of snake bite.