Upper extremity blocks

Ultrasound-Guided Blocks at the Elbow

Elbow blocks consist of blocks of the median, ulnar and radial nerves at the level at or about the elbow crease.

Ultrasound-Guided Wrist Nerve Block

The wrist block is an effective method to provide anesthesia of the hand and fingers without the arm immobility that occurs with more proximal brachial plexus blocks.

Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Block

Describes the anatomy and practical approaches to the block of the brachial plexus at the interscalene space (above the clavicle).

Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block

Features the anatomy and block techniques to perform a supraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Nerve Block

Emphasizes the anatomy and ultrasound-guided technique for an infraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block

Highlights the anatomy, sensory block, and steps to perform an ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block.

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Features the anatomy and how to perform an interscalene brachial plexus block using landmarks and nerve stimulation technique

Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Features the anatomy and technique description to perform a supraclavicular block using landmarks and nerve stimulation

Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Laura Clark INTRODUCTION The infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides a block of the arm below the shoulder. Unlike the axillary approach, it can be performed without abduction of the arm, ...

Axillary Brachial Plexus Block – Landmarks and Nerve Stimulator Technique

Zbigniew J. Koscielniak-Nielsen and Monika Golebiewski INTRODUCTION Brachial plexus block at the level of the axilla is typically chosen for anesthesia of the distal upper limb. The axillary block is ...