Tag: plexus

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Lumbar Plexus Block

The lumbar plexus block is an advanced nerve block technique. The block has significant clinical applicability and because of this, it is used commonly in our practice. However, this block has a relatively higher potential for complications and should be practiced only after appropriate training. Due to the placement of the needle in the deep muscle beds, the potential for systemic toxicity is greater than in many other techniques....
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Nerve Stimulator Guided- Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block

An interscalene brachial plexus block relies on dispersion of the larger volume of local anesthetic within the interscalene groove to accomplish blockade of the brachial plexus. In our practice, we approach this block closer to the clavicle, rather than a commonly described approach at the level of the cricoid cartilage. ...
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Axillary Brachial Plexus Block

The axillary brachial plexus block was first described by Halstead in New York City at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in 1884. The axillary brachial plexus block is a basic nerve block technique, and one of the most commonly practiced blocks by anesthesiologists in the United States. An axillary block is an excellent choice for forearm and hand surgery....
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Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block

The infraclavicular block is a blockade of the brachial plexus below the level of the clavicle and in the proximity of the coracoid process. ...
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Deep Cervical Plexus Block

A deep cervical plexus block is essentially a paravertebral block of the C2, C3, and C4 spinal nerves as they emerge from the foramina of the respective vertebrae. Blockade of the deep cervical plexus also results in the blockade of the superficial cervical plexus....
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Superficial Cervical Plexus Block

The superficial cervical plexus supplies innervation to the skin of the anterolateral neck through anterior primary rami of C2 through C4....
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