Articles: nerve-block.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Nov 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial[Infusion of mivacurium and atracurium guided by manual tactile evaluation].
The aim of this investigation was to compare the use of a continuous infusion of mivacurium or atracurium guided by tactile evaluation of the neuromuscular block. ⋯ A continuous infusion of mivacurium and atracurium can easily be performed, guided by tactile evaluation of the neuromuscular block and the effect can be reversed by neostigmine.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Nov 2000
Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block: an alternative technique to anatomical landmark-guided approaches.
Infraclavicular brachial plexus block has been used less than other approaches because of its less uniform landmarks and the necessity of a longer needle, which increases the patient's discomfort. To overcome these drawbacks, we applied ultrasound guidance to infraclavicular approach and prospectively evaluated its feasibility and usefulness in 60 patients undergoing upper extremity surgery. ⋯ Real-time ultrasound guidance facilitates accurate infraclavicular approach to the brachial plexus. It could be used as an alternative to the landmark-guided techniques.