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Naaz S, Asghar A, Jha N, Ozair E. A unique case of hoarseness of voice following left supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Saudi J Anaesth 2020; 14:109-111. [PMID: 31998030 PMCID: PMC6970381 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_440_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Hoarseness of voice following supraclavicular brachial plexus block is a rare complication and is seen in 1.3% of cases. It has been reported in cases of right supraclavicular brachial block exclusively. The reason for this is the course of recurrent laryngeal nerve which is not the same in the left and right sides. Here we report a case of left supraclavicular brachial plexus block following which the patient developed hoarseness of voice.
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Liposomal bupivacaine versus interscalene nerve block for pain control after total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2017; 46:61-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.08.569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Revised: 07/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Abildgaard JT, Lonergan KT, Tolan SJ, Kissenberth MJ, Hawkins RJ, Washburn R, Adams KJ, Long CD, Shealy EC, Motley JR, Tokish JM. Liposomal bupivacaine versus indwelling interscalene nerve block for postoperative pain control in shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26:1175-1181. [PMID: 28479257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2017.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Revised: 02/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pain management strategies following shoulder arthroplasty vary significantly. Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is an extended-release delivery of a phospholipid bilayer encapsulating bupivacaine that can result in drug delivery up to 72 hours. Prior studies in lower extremity surgery demonstrated efficacy of LB in comparison to a single-shot peripheral nerve block; however, no study has investigated LB in a total shoulder arthroplasty population. Therefore, this study compared LB vs. an indwelling interscalene nerve block (IINB). METHODS This is a prospective, randomized study of 83 consecutive shoulder arthroplasty patients; 36 patients received LB and a "bridge" of 30 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine, and 47 patients received an IINB. Postoperative visual analog scale pain levels, opiate consumption measured with oral morphine equivalents, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications were recorded. Continuous variables were compared using an analysis of variance with significance set at P < .05. RESULTS Visual analog scale pain scores were statistically higher in the LB cohort immediately postoperatively in the postanesthesia care unit (7.25 vs. 1.91; P = .000) as well as for the remainder of postoperative day 0 (4.99 vs. 3.20; P = .005) but not for the remainder of admission. Opiate consumption was significantly higher among the LB cohort in the postanesthesia care unit (31.79 vs. 7.47; P = .000), on postoperative day 0 (32.64 vs. 15.04; P = .000), and for the total hospital admission (189.50 vs. 91.70, P = .000). Complication numbers and length of stay were not statistically different. CONCLUSION Use of an IINB provides superior pain management in the immediate postoperative setting as demonstrated by decreased narcotic medication consumption and lower subjective pain scores.
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- Jeffrey T Abildgaard
- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA
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- Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC, USA.
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Park HS, Kim HJ, Ro YJ, Yang HS, Koh WU. Delayed bilateral vocal cord paresis after a continuous interscalene brachial plexus block and endotracheal intubation: A lesson why we should use low concentrated local anesthetics for continuous blocks. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6598. [PMID: 28403100 PMCID: PMC5403097 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Recurrent laryngeal nerve block is an uncommon complication that can occur after an interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB), which may lead to vocal cord palsy or paresis. However, if the recurrent laryngeal nerve is blocked in patients with a preexisting contralateral vocal cord palsy following neck surgery, this may lead to devastating acute respiratory failure. Thus, ISB is contraindicated in patients with contralateral vocal cord lesion. To the best of our knowledge, there are no reports of bilateral vocal cord paresis, which occurred after a continuous ISB and endotracheal intubation in a patient with no history of vocal cord injury or surgery of the neck. PATIENT CONCERNS A 59 year old woman was planned for open acromioplasty and rotator cuff repair under general anesthesia. General anesthesia was induced following an ISB using 0.2% ropivacaine and catheter insertion for postoperative pain control. DIAGNOSES While recovering in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), however, the patient complained of a sore throat and hoarseness without respiratory insufficiency. On the morning of the first postoperative day, she still complained of mild dyspnea, dysphonia, and slight aspiration. She was subsequently diagnosed with bilateral vocal cord paresis following an endoscopic laryngoscopy examination. INTERVENTIONS The continuous ISB catheter was immediately removed and the dyspnea and hoarseness symptoms improved, although mild aspiration during drinking water was still present. OUTCOMES On the 4th postoperative day, a laryngoscopy examination revealed that the right vocal cord movement had returned to normal but that the left vocal cord paresis still remained. LESSONS When ISB is planned, a detailed history-taking and examination of the airway are essential for patient safety and we recommend that any local anesthetics be carefully injected under ultrasound guidance. We also recommend the use of low concentration of local anesthetics to avoid possible paralysis of the vocal cord.
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Villar T, Pacreu S, Zalbidea M, Montes A. Prolonged dysphonia as a complication of interscalene block. Injury 2015; 46:1409-10. [PMID: 25817166 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The interscalene block (ISB) of the brachial plexus is a common technique for anaesthesia and the treatment of postoperative pain in shoulder surgery. Despite the well-known advantages of this technique, it is not without risks that need to be identified and taken into account. The most frequent complications associated with it are of a neurological nature and most are transient. It has been shown that the use of nerve stimulation does not guarantee a safe block. Ultrasound guidance now makes it possible to visualise potentially dangerous structures, thus allowing us to reduce the risk of associated complications. We present the case of a patient with transient dysphonia secondary to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. We also discuss briefly the most common complications associated with the technique.
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- Tania Villar
- Department of Anaesthesia and Reanimation, Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Reanimation, Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Reanimation, Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Reanimation, Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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Thukral S, Gupta P, Gupta M, Lakra A. Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy following interscalene brachial plexus block: How to manage and avoid permanent sequelae? J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2015; 31:282-3. [PMID: 25948931 PMCID: PMC4411864 DOI: 10.4103/0970-9185.155217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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- Seema Thukral
- Department of Anaesthesia, ESI Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, ESI Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medical Intensive Care Unit, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, ESI Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, India
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Gollapalli L, McKelvey G, Wang H. Delayed vocal fold paralysis after continuous interscalene level brachial plexus block with catheter placement: a case report. J Clin Anesth 2014; 26:407-9. [PMID: 25127067 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2014.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2013] [Revised: 02/24/2014] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We report an incident of delayed onset of true vocal fold paralysis with continuous interscalene brachial plexus block. A 51 year old woman underwent left shoulder manipulation and lysis of adhesions with fluoroscopy and general anesthesia. An interscalene brachial plexus block was performed and a catheter with a continuous infusion pump was placed for postoperative pain control. Following hospital discharge, approximately 8 hours after the initial catheter bolus the patient developed hoarseness, dysphagia, and dyspnea, secondary to left vocal fold palsy. The patient was admitted for observation and the catheter was discontinued with no intubation required. By the next morning, the patient's dysphagia and dyspnea had resolved and her hoarseness improved.
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- Lakshman Gollapalli
- Department of Anesthesiology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
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Gwak MS, Kim WH, Choi SJ, Lee JJ, Ko JS, Kim GS, Kim YI, Kim MH. Arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia with brachial plexus block: postoperative respiratory dysfunction of combined obstructive and restrictive pathology. Anaesthesist 2013; 62:113-20. [PMID: 23400711 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-012-2125-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2012] [Revised: 12/04/2012] [Accepted: 12/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Changes in respiratory parameters and pulmonary function tests were evaluated after shoulder arthroscopic surgery with brachial plexus block (BPB). The purpose of this study was to identify the mechanism of respiratory dysfunction after this type of surgery. METHODS Patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair under general anesthesia (GA) with BPB were enrolled in the arthroscopy group (n = 30) while those undergoing open reduction of a clavicle or humerus fracture under GA were enrolled in the control group (n = 30). Forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume 1 s (FEV(1)) were measured at the outpatient clinic stage (#1) before (#2) and 20 min after BPB (#3) and 1 h after extubation (#4). Respiratory variable measurements along with the cuff leak test were performed 5 min after surgical positioning (T1) and at the start of skin closure (T2). Respiratory discomfort was evaluated after extubation. The upper airway diameters and soft tissue depth of chest wall were also measured by ultrasonography at stages #3 and #4. RESULTS Static compliance decreased significantly at T2 in the arthroscopy group (50 ± 11 at T1 vs. 44 ± 9 ml/cm H(2)O at T2, p =0.035) but not in the control group. The incidence of positive cuff leak tests at T2 was significantly higher in the arthroscopy group than in the control group (47% in the arthroscopy group vs. 17% in controls, p =0.010). While FEV(1) and FVC remained stable at stages #1 and #2, FVC and FEV(1) decreased at stages #3 and #4 only in the arthroscopy group (FVC in arthroscopy group, #2: 3.26 ± 0.77 l; #3: 2.55 ± 0.63 l, p =0.015 vs. #2; #4: 2.66 ± 0.41 l, p =0.040 vs. #2). The subglottic diameter decreased at #4 in the arthroscopy group, while no changes occurred in the control group (0.70 ± 0.21 cm vs. 0.85 ± 0.23 cm in the arthroscopy and control groups, respectively, p =0.011). Depth of skin to pleura increased at both intercostal spaces 1-2 and 3-4 in the arthroscopy group. There were three cases of hypoxia (S(p)O(2) < 95%) with room air in the arthroscopy group while none occurred in the controls. CONCLUSION Shoulder arthroscopic surgery under GA with BPB induced both restrictive and obstructive pathologies. It is important to maintain a high level of awareness for the potential negative respiratory effects of this surgery especially for subjects with pre-existing cardiopulmonary disease. The measurements in this study would be useful to monitor the risk of respiratory dysfunction in these patients.
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- M S Gwak
- Department of Anesthesiolgy and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 50 Irwon-Dong, 135-710, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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The authors report an unusual case of post extubation stridor resulting in insertion of a tracheostomy. Regional anaesthesia using interscalene nerve blockade in the presence of an unrecognised contralateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy resulted in bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsies. The authors discuss the differential causes of stridor and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, their importance and way of identification on preoperative assessment.
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Solanki SL, Jain A, Makkar JK, Nikhar SA. Severe stridor and marked respiratory difficulty after right-sided supraclavicular brachial plexus block. J Anesth 2011; 25:305-7. [PMID: 21212990 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-010-1076-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2010] [Accepted: 12/02/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Brachial plexus block is commonly used for upper limb surgery. Although the procedure is safe, it may be associated with some life-threatening complications. We performed right-sided supraclavicular brachial plexus block for below-elbow amputation in a 45-year-old female. At completion of the block the patient developed marked respiratory difficulty with audible inspiratory stridor. Although SpO(2) decreased to 82% initially, it was increased to 100% by continuous positive airway pressure with a face mask. On conventional direct laryngoscopy, the left vocal cord was found to be in the midline position and the right vocal cord was in the paramedian position. The trachea was intubated and surgery proceeded without any other complication. Postoperative indirect laryngoscopy revealed that the left vocal cord was fixed, whereas the right vocal cord was mobile, and diagnosis of pre-existing incomplete left vocal cord paralysis was made. This clinical report is to emphasize the importance of thorough pre-operative evaluation of the vocal cord in patients who have undergone any surgical procedure or radiation treatment of the neck before planning for brachial plexus block. If such an evaluation cannot be obtained, an alternative technique, for example axillary approach, should be preferred.
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- Sohan Lal Solanki
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India.
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Liu SS, Gordon MA, Shaw PM, Wilfred S, Shetty T, Yadeau JT. A prospective clinical registry of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for ambulatory shoulder surgery. Anesth Analg 2010; 111:617-23. [PMID: 20686013 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181ea5f5d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of clinical registries to document efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Interscalene blocks are effective for shoulder arthroscopy, and ultrasound guidance may reduce risk. Furthermore, ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block is a novel approach for shoulder anesthesia that may have less risk for neurological symptoms than interscalene block. METHODS One thousand one hundred sixty-nine patients undergoing ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for ambulatory shoulder arthroscopy were enrolled in our prospective registry. Standardized perioperative data were collected including a preoperative neurological screening tool. Either interscalene or supraclavicular block was performed at the discretion of the clinical team. Standardized follow-up was performed in the postanesthesia care unit and at 1 week. Postoperative neurological symptoms (PONS) were assessed at the 1-week follow-up with the same screening tool by a blinded neurologist. RESULTS Ultrasound-guided interscalene (n = 515) and supraclavicular (n = 654) blocks had excellent anesthetic success (99.8%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 99.4%-99.9%) with 0% (95% CI, 0%-0.3%) incidence of vascular puncture or intravascular injection. The incidence of hoarseness in the postanesthesia care unit was significantly less with supraclavicular (22% with 95% CI, 19%-26%) than interscalene block (31% with 95% CI, 27%-35%). The incidence of dyspnea was similar (7% for supraclavicular vs 10% with interscalene). No patient had a clinically apparent pneumothorax. The incidence of PONS was very low (0.4% with 95% CI, 0.1%-1%), and there was a 0% (95% CI, 0%-0.3%) incidence of permanent nerve injury. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound-guided interscalene and supraclavicular blocks are effective and safe for shoulder arthroscopy. Temporary and permanent PONS is uncommon.
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- Spencer S Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Kang RW, Frank RM, Nho SJ, Ghodadra NS, Verma NN, Romeo AA, Provencher MT. Complications associated with anterior shoulder instability repair. Arthroscopy 2009; 25:909-20. [PMID: 19664511 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2009] [Revised: 03/10/2009] [Accepted: 03/10/2009] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Anterior shoulder instability is a common orthopaedic problem, and the surgical treatment, both open and arthroscopic, has been shown to effectively restore stability and prevent recurrence. However, despite success with these surgical techniques, there are several clinically relevant complications associated with both open and arthroscopic techniques for anterior shoulder stabilization. These complications can be subdivided into preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative and include entities such as nerve injury, chondrolysis, incomplete treatment of associated lesions, and subscapularis dysfunction. When they occur, complications may significantly impact patient outcomes and function. Therefore, surgeon awareness and identification of the factors associated with these complications may help prevent occurrence. Although failure of instability repair can be classified as a complication of surgery, it requires an entirely separate discussion and is therefore not addressed in this article. Because most of the previously published studies on anterior shoulder instability have emphasized surgical technique and clinical outcomes, the purpose of this article is to define the complications associated with anterior instability repair and provide recommendations on techniques that may be used to help avoid them.
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- Richard W Kang
- Section of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Tornero Tornero JC, Gómez Gómez M, Fabregat Cid G, Aliaga Font L, Roqués Escolar V, Escamilla Cañete B, Guerrí Cebollada A. [Complications after regional anesthesia]. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2008; 55:552-562. [PMID: 19086723 DOI: 10.1016/s0034-9356(08)70652-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of procedures carried out under regional anesthesia. The techniques used can be associated with a number of complications, which should be understood so that they can be recognized and managed appropriately. The overall incidence of reported complications associated with these techniques is low and therefore, with currently available data, we can only have an approximate idea of their incidence. The objective of this study is to systematically describe the complications that may arise from the use of neuraxial and peripheral regional anesthesia techniques.
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Vercauteren M, Heytens L. Anaesthetic considerations for patients with a pre-existing neurological deficit: are neuraxial techniques safe? Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2007; 51:831-8. [PMID: 17488315 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2007.01325.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pre-existing neurological and muscular disease may be a specific concern for anaesthetists as they need to consider the effect of anaesthesia upon the disease, vice versa, and the interaction of anaesthesia with the medication taken by the patient. Despite a lack of controlled studies, many anaesthetists, being afraid of a claim, will prefer general rather than regional anaesthesia in these patients. Nevertheless regional anaesthesia certainly merits its place because it offers undeniable advantages. A good pre-operative examination is very important while patients should also be informed about peri-operative implications of anaesthesia, surgery and stress. Paraesthesias, epinephrine and high concentrations of local anaesthetics should be avoided in the majority of the diseases. Some diseases may benefit from epidural anaesthesia while for others a spinal technique may be the technique of preference. Special attention should be paid to patients with spinal stenosis despite recent reassuring reports with respect to safety of regional anaesthetic techniques. Anaesthetists should not automatically take all responsibility in case of progressive or new deficit after the procedure.
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- M Vercauteren
- Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium.
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We present a case of a 68-year-old female patient who had an interscalene nerve block (ISB) complicated by compression of her brachial plexus by a pseudoaneurysm. The complication occurred after the patient received an ISB as anesthesia for an outpatient shoulder procedure. Review of this complication should alert surgeons to consider this diagnosis as a possibility in patients with postoperative pain and/or neurologic compromise after receiving an ISB.
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- G Adam Flowers
- Orthopaedic Research of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
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