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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia

Volume  6, Issue 6, Nov-Dec 2019, Pages 1981-1983
 

Original Article

A Comparison between Ultrasound Guided and Conventional Technique of Brachial Plexus Blockade by Infraclavicular Approach

Megha GH1, Kamala GR2

1,2Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Basaveswara Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Chitrdurga, Karnataka 577501, India

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.6619.18

Abstract

We conducted a study, in a prospective, randomized, comparative study, we compared the ultrasound guided technique with conventional technique for brachial plexus block by the infraclavicular approach. Brachial plexus block by infraclavicular approach was performed in 60 patients of ASA Grade I and II posted for upper limb surgeries below the mid arm. The patients were randomly allocated into two Groups. In Group USG, block was performed under ultrasound real time image guidance and in Group CT, block was performed by manual conventional technique. Aim of the study was to compare the performance time, number of attempts, onset of sensory anesthesia and motor block, success rate, duration of action (post-operative first analgesia required), complications and patient compliance during procedure with ultrasound (USG) guided and conventional technique (CT) brachial plexus block by infraclavicular approach1,2,3.


Keywords : Ultrasonography; Infra clavicular block; Supraclavicular block; Versus; Conventional technique.
Corresponding Author : Kamala GR