Myoclonus of ipsilateral upper extremity after ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block with mepivacaine.
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SUBMITTER: Kang BJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5645593 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct
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Myoclonus of ipsilateral upper extremity after ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block with mepivacaine.
Kang Bong Jin BJ Song Jaegyok J Ji Sung-Mi SM Kim Jong Pil JP
Korean journal of anesthesiology 20170315 5
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Project description:BackgroundThe ultrasound-guided retroclavicular block (RCB) is a recently described alternative approach to brachial plexus blockade at the level of the cords. Although more distal blockade of the brachial plexus is thought to be associated with a lower incidence of phrenic nerve block, the impact of RCB on ipsilateral diaphragmatic function has not been formally investigated.ObjectiveTo compare the effects of supraclavicular and retroclavicular brachial plexus block on diaphragmatic function.SettingA single tertiary hospital, study period from December 2017 to May 2019.DesignDouble-blinded, randomised study.PatientsA total of 40 patients undergoing upper extremity surgery below the axilla. Exclusion criteria included significant pulmonary disease, BMI more than 40 and contra-indication to peripheral nerve block.InterventionsPatients were randomised to supraclavicular or retroclavicular brachial plexus block with ropivacaine 0.5%.Outcome measuresPhrenic block was assessed by measuring changes in diaphragmatic excursion using M-mode ultrasound, and maximum inspiratory volume on incentive spirometry from baseline, at 15 and 30 min postblock, and postoperatively. Comparative assessment of block characteristics included timing and distribution of sensory and motor block onset in the upper extremity, and scanning and block performance times.ResultsThe incidence of phrenic block in the supraclavicular group was higher by ultrasound imaging (70 vs. 15%) and also by pulmonary function testing (55 vs. 5%), with both diaphragmatic excursion and maximum inspiratory volume decreasing to a greater extent after supraclavicular block (SCB) compared with RCB at 15, 30 min and postoperative time points (repeated measures analysis of variance, P < 0.001). There was no difference in timing and extent of distal arm block, but suprascapular and axillary nerves were more consistently blocked after SCB than after RCB.ConclusionThe current study confirms the hypothesis that a RCB is significantly less likely to affect ipsilateral diaphragmatic function than a SCB.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT02631122.
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Project description:BackgroundUltrasound-guided intertruncal approach (IA) to the supraclavicular block (SB) is recently proposed as a new approach for local anesthetic (LA) injection in terms of the classical approach (CA) at the level of the first rib. The CA-SB has been proven to result in satisfying sensorimotor block, but associate with a high risk of intraneural injection. The aim of this randomized non-inferiority study is to explore whether IA-SB can obtain similar block dynamics, as the CA-SB, but avoiding an intraneural injection during the whole nerve block procedure.MethodsThe total 122 patients undergoing elective upper extremity surgery will be randomly allocated to receive either an IA-SB or a CA-SB using a double-injection (DI) technique. In the IA-SB group, a portion of LA (15 mL) is injected accurately to the intertruncal plane between the middle and lower trunks under real-time ultrasound guidance; then, the remaining volume (10 mL) is carefully distributed to the other intertruncal plane between the upper and middle trunks. In the CA-SB group, the DI technique will be carried out as described in Tran's study. The primary outcome is the percentage of patients with a complete sensory blockade at 20 min with a predefined non-inferiority margin of - 5%. The secondary outcomes include the sensory-motor blockade of all 4 terminal nerves, onset times of the individual nerves within 30 min, block-related variables, and adverse events.DiscussionThe results will provide sensory-motor blockade-related parameters and safety of the ultrasound-guided intertruncal approach to the supraclavicular block, thereby promoting clinical practice.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2000040199 . Registered on 25 November 2020.
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Project description:IntroductionCompressive neuropathy of the brachial plexus is a common issue following laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.Case reportA 71-year-old male, post-lumbar spinal surgery, presented with excruciating right upper extremity pain and paresthesias. A supraclavicular brachial plexus (SBP) block with bupivacaine provided significant pain relief, lasting 36 hours. Subsequent physical therapy led to gradual pain and weakness improvement in compressive neuropathy.DiscussionThe SBP block, facilitated by ultrasound guidance, is a safe procedure with few serious complications. It proves beneficial for managing postoperative compressive neuropathy, allowing patients to break pain cycles and participate in rehabilitation.ConclusionThe SBP block is an effective addition to the management of postoperative compressive neuropathy, given its ease, safety, and potency. Although regional anesthesia provides only temporary relief, patients can experience a break in debilitating pain cycles associated with compressive neuropathy.
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Project description:IntroductionThe costoclavicular brachial plexus block (CCBPB) has emerged as a more effective approach to regional anesthesia of the upper extremity. The costoclavicular space is the anterior portion of the superior thoracic aperture, located between the clavicle and first rib. The brachial plexus cords traverse this space clustered together in a superficial location lateral to the axillary artery and share a consistent topographical relationship to one another. By targeting the brachial plexus at this specific anatomical location, the CCBPB offers a powerful, single-shot, sensorimotor block of the upper extremity below the shoulder. We present a novel application of the CCBPB to facilitate emergency department (ED) analgesia and closed reduction of an upper extremity fracture.Case reportA 25-year-old male presented to the ED with a traumatic Colles fracture sustained during a high-speed motor vehicle collision. Despite multimodal analgesia, the patient reported intractable severe pain with intolerance of radial manipulation. An ultrasound-guided CCBPB was performed to augment pain control and avoid procedural sedation, resulting in dense, surgical anesthesia of the upper extremity, and painless fracture reduction.ConclusionRegional anesthesia is an effective component of multimodal pain management and another tool in the emergency physician's analgesic armamentarium. In acute orthopedic traumas necessitating emergent reduction, regional blocks serve as rescue pain control and can obviate the need for procedural sedation. In terms of targeted upper extremity analgesia, the CCBPB offers effective, single-shot, sensorimotor blockade below the shoulder, mitigating use of opioids and their deleterious side effects, while simultaneously avoiding incomplete blockade or phrenic nerve palsy associated with other approaches to brachial plexus blockade.
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Project description:Background:Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis, a frequent complication of the brachial plexus block performed above the clavicle, is rarely associated with an infraclavicular approach. The costoclavicular brachial plexus block is emerging as a promising infraclavicular approach. However, it may increase the risk of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis because the proximity to the phrenic nerve is greater than in the classical infraclavicular approach. Methods:This retrospective analysis compared the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in patients undergoing costoclavicular and supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks. Of 315 patients who underwent brachial plexus block performed by a single anesthesiologist, 118 underwent costoclavicular, and 197 underwent supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Propensity score matching selected 118 pairs of patients. The primary outcome was the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis, defined as a postoperative elevation of the hemidiaphragm > 20 mm. Factors affecting the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis were also evaluated. Results:Hemidiaphragmatic paralysis was observed in three patients (2.5%) who underwent costoclavicular and 47 (39.8%) who underwent supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks (P < 0.001; odds ratio, 0.04; 95% confidence interval, 0.01-0.13). Both the brachial plexus block approach and the injected volume of local anesthetic were significantly associated with hemidiaphragmatic paralysis. Conclusions:The incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis is significantly lower with costoclavicular than with supraclavicular brachial plexus block.
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Project description:BackgroundRegional anaesthesia for upper limb surgery is routinely performed with brachial plexus blocks. A retroclavicular brachial plexus block has recently been described, but has not been adequately compared with another approach. This randomised controlled single-blinded trial tested the hypothesis that the retroclavicular approach, when compared with the supraclavicular approach, would increase the success rate.MethodsOne hundred and twenty ASA physical status 1-3 patients undergoing distal upper limb surgery were randomised to receive an ultrasound-guided retroclavicular or supraclavicular brachial plexus block with 30 mL of a 1:1 mixture of mepivacaine 1% and ropivacaine 0.5%, using a single-injection technique without needle tip repositioning. The primary outcome was block success rate 30 min after local anaesthetic injection, defined as a composite score of 14 of 16 points, inclusive of sensory and motor components. Secondary outcomes included needling time, time to first opioid request, oxycodone consumption, and pain scores (numeric rating scale, 0-10) at 24 h postoperatively.ResultsSuccess rates were 98.3% [95% confidence interval (CI): 90.8%, 99.9%] and 98.3% [95% CI: 90.9%, 99.9%] in the supraclavicular and retroclavicular groups, respectively (P=0.99). The mean needling time was reduced in the supraclavicular group [supraclavicular: 5.0 (95% CI: 4.7, 5.4) min; retroclavicular: 6.0 (95% CI: 5.4, 6.6) min; P=0.006]. The mean time to first opioid request was similar between groups [supraclavicular: 439 (95% CI: 399, 479) min; retroclavicular: 447 (95% CI: 397, 498) min; P=0.19] as were oxycodone consumption [supraclavicular: 10.0 (95% CI: 6.5, 13.5 mg; retroclavicular: 7.9 (95% CI: 4.8, 11.0) mg; P=0.80] and pain scores at 24 h postoperatively [supraclavicular: 1.2 (95% CI: 2.1, 2.7); retroclavicular: 1.5 (95% CI: 1.6, 2.4); P=0.09].ConclusionsUltrasound-guided retroclavicular and supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks share identical success rates, while providing similar pain relief. Reduced needling time in the supraclavicular approach is not clinically relevant.Clinical trial registrationNCT02641613.
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Project description:RationaleHemidiaphragmatic paralysis (HDP) is a frequent complication of the brachial plexus block, caused by unintentional blockade of ipsilateral phrenic nerve. HDP did not rise enough alarm and attention to most anesthesiologists, because most patients with no coexisting comorbid diseases are asymptomatic and able to tolerate it. However, it may cause severe respiratory complication for patients with preexisting compromised cardiorespiratory function.Patient concernsA 67-year-old woman with morbidly obesity was planned to receive opening reduction and internal fixation of right humeral shaft fracture under regional anesthesia considering less respiratory and cardiovascular system interference compared with general anesthesia.DiagnosesAfter ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block, the patient developed severe hypoxia and hypercapnia.Unintentional block of phrenic nerve and diaphragm paralysis was diagnosed by diaphragm ultrasound, which was considered as the main reason of severe hypoxia.InterventionsIt led to a conversion from regional anesthesia to general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation for patient's safety and smooth operation.OutcomesThe unintentional phrenic nerve block leads to a prolonged ventilation time, length of stay in intensive care unit and length of stay in hospital.LessonsThis case report highlights the risk of diaphragm paralysis in morbidly obese patients. Though new diaphragm sparing brachial plexus block (BPB) methods were developed intended to reduce the risk of HDP, no approaches could absolutely spare phrenic nerve involvement. Therefore, clinicians should always consider the risk of HDP associated with BPBs. For each individual, a detailed preoperative evaluation and sufficient preparation are paramount to avoid serious complications.
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Project description:We hypothesized that ultrasound (US)-guided technique of the supra- and infraclavicular and axillary approaches of brachial plexus block (BPB) will produce a high quality of surgical anesthesia for operations below the shoulder independently of the approach and body mass index (BMI). Intercostobrachial and medial brachial cutaneous nerves will be blocked separately because they are not a part of the brachial plexus. This is a prospective randomized observer-blinded study. The three approaches of the US-guided BPB without neurostimulation were compared for quality, performance time, and correlation between performance time and BMI. Intercostobrachial and medial brachial cutaneous nerve blocks were used in all patients. A total of 101 patients were randomized into three groups: SCL (supraclavicular), ICL (infraclavicular), and AX (axillary). Seven patients were excluded due to various factors. All three groups were similar in demographic data, M:F proportion, preoperative diagnosis and type of surgery, anesthesiologists who performed the block, and surgical staff that performed the surgical intervention. The time between the end of the block performance and the start of the operation was also similar. The quality of the surgical anesthesia and discomfort during the operation were identical following comparison between groups. No direct positive correlation was observed between BMI and the block performance time. The time for the axillary block was slightly longer than the time for the supra- and infraclavicular approaches, but it had no practical clinical significance. Transient Horner syndrome was observed in three patients in the SCL group. No other adverse effects or complications were observed. All three approaches can be used for US-guided BPB with similar quality of surgical anesthesia for operations of below the shoulder. A block of the intercostobrachial and medial brachial cutaneous nerves is recommended. Obesity is not a significant factor in relation to the time of US-guided BPB performance, or the quality of surgical anesthesia. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01442558.).
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Project description:Costoclavicular brachial plexus block is emerging as a promising infraclavicular approach performed just below the clavicle. However, there are relatively little data regarding the hemidiaphragmatic paralysis (HDP) compared to the commonly performed supraclavicular block. We hypothesized that the incidence of HDP in costoclavicular block is lower than supraclavicular block like classical infraclavicular approach. Eighty patients were randomly assigned to ultrasound-guided supraclavicular (group S) or costoclavicular (group C) block with 25 mL of local anesthetics (1:1 mixture of 1% lidocaine and 0.75% ropivacaine). The primary outcome was the incidence of HDP, defined as less than 20% of fractional change in the diaphragm thickness on ultrasound M-mode. Also, pulmonary function test and chest radiograph were assessed before and after the surgery. The incidence of HDP was 4/35 (11.4%) in the group C and 19/40 (47.5%) in the group S (risk difference, - 36%; 95% CI - 54 to - 17%; P = 0.002). The mean (SD) change of DTF values were 30.3% (44.0) and 56.9% (39.3) in the group C and S, respectively (difference in means, - 26.6%; 95% CI - 45.8 to - 7.4%; P = 0.007). The pulmonary function was more preserved in group C than in group S. The determined diagnostic cut off value of the diaphragm elevation on chest radiograph was 29 mm. Despite the very contiguous location of the two approaches around the clavicle, costoclavicular block can significantly reduce the risk of HDP compared with supraclavicular block.
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