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http://dx.doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2015.28.4.287

Ultrasound-guided Continuous Axillary Brachial Plexus Block Using a Nerve Stimulating Catheter: EpiStimⓇ Catheter  

Choi, Sang Sik (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine)
Lee, Mi Kyoung (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine)
Kim, Jung Eun (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine)
Kim, Se Hee (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine)
Yeo, Gwi Eun (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine)
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The Korean Journal of Pain / v.28, no.4, 2015 , pp. 287-289 More about this Journal
Abstract
Brachial plexus block (BPB) under ultrasound guidance has come to be widely used. However, nerve injury has been reported following ultrasound-guided BPB. We hypothesized that BPB under ultrasound guidance in conjunction with real-time electrical nerve stimulation would help us prevent nerve injury and do more successful procedure. Here, we report the successful induction and maintenance of ultrasound-guided BPB and the achievement of good peri- and postoperative pain control using a conductive catheter, the EpiStim$^{(R)}$.
Keywords
Brachial plexus blocks; Catheters; Pain management; Peripheral nerve; Radial nerve; Ultrasonography;
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