Long-term experience with brachial plexus anesthesia
Gerstein, J.; Hofmann-von Bandel, J.; Kleber-Baumann, M.; Clauberg, G.
Aktuelle Traumatologie 14(5): 211-214
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-6173 PMID: 6150610 Document Number: 222194
In this work we report on our experience of more than 11 000 cases of plexus anaesthesia in the eight years 1976-1983. Particular care is taken to show how both the increase in experience and the amelioration in technology have led to an increase in the success rate. Our initial and current methods of axillary plexus block are described in detail, as are the most important signs relevant to the placing of the needle. Finally we discuss indications and contraindications, as well as possible complications and their prevention.