Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
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J West Afr Coll Surg · Jan 2015
BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK FOR UPPER LIMB PROCEDURES: EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA.
Brachial plexus block (BPB) has many benefits over general anaesthesia in upper limb procedures. However, its utilization in Nigeria is not as high as expected. ⋯ The use of brachial plexus block for upper limb procedure in our centre is rising. Paraesthesia technique is predominant, and it is associated with a high success rate and low complications.