Retroclavicular vs Infraclavicular block for brachial plexus anesthesia: a multi-centric randomized trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The coracoid approach is a simple method to perform ultrasound-guided brachial plexus regional anesthesia (RA) but its simplicity is counterbalanced by a difficult needle visualization. We hypothesized that the retroclavicular (RCB) approach is not longer to perform when compared to the coracoid (ICB) approach, and improves needle visualization. METHODS:This randomized, controlled, non-inferiority trial conducted in two hospitals, included patients undergoing distal upper limb surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to a brachial plexus block (ICB or RCB). The primary outcome was performance time (sum of visualization and needling time), and was analyzed with a non-inferiority test of averages. Depth of sensory and motor blockade, surgical success, total anesthesia time, needle

SUBMITTER: Blanco AFG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6815364 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature