NYSORA - The New York School of Regional Anesthesia: Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block ================================================================================ Vijay Patel on 24/03/2009 20:04:00 Many authors perceive supraclavicular block technique as complex, associated with a significant risk of pneumothorax. However, the advantages of a supraclavicular technique, namely its rapid onset, dense and predictable anesthesia along with its high success rate make it a very useful approach. Due to the High Definition nature of this media, please allow a few moments to download before viewing. For an excellent article on "Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Block" from the Journal of NYSORA, CLICK HERE.