Articles: nerve-block.
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Axillary nerve block is a safe and reliable method of providing anesthesia for the upper extremity. It is particularly useful because it can be applied in cases of traumatic injury where general anesthesia might present particular hazards. The use of a large volume of anesthetic solution is important, particularly when it is essential to block the musculocutaneous or axillary nerve.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 1975
Effect of regional analgesia on maternal oxygen consumption during the first stage of labor.
Oxygen consumption, tidal volume, and minute volume decreased in 20 patients during the first stage of labor after either epidural or paracervical block. The elimination of pain with optimum regional analgesia is associated with a decrease in tidal and minute volumes, apprehension, and consequently a decreased oxygen consumption. These factors may contribute to a decrease in maternal lactic acidosis during labor.