Comparison of the efficacy of supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks in upper limb surgeries: Ultrasound-guided versus nerve stimulator-guided at 7A Military Hospital

  • Vũ Minh Hùng Bệnh viện Quân y 7A
  • Lê Quang Trí Bệnh viện Quân y 7A

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Brachial plexus block, ultrasound-guided

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Objective: To compare the onset and duration of sensory and motor blocking effects, success and complications rates of two techniques. Subject and method: 60 patients indicated for upper limb surgeries at 7A Military Hospital from May 2020 to September 2020 were randomly divided into two groups. Group I underwent ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks, group I received 20ml levobupivacaine 0.5% combined lidocaine 2% and 1/200.000 adrenaline. Group II with nerve stimulator received 20ml levobupivacaine 0.5% combined lidocain 2% and adrenalin 1/200000. Result: The procedure time (5.5 ± 2.68 vs 4.6 ± 1.72 min), time of onset of sensory suppression (5.03 ± 1.09 vs 9.6 ± 1.58 min) and time of onset of motor block (8.0 ± 1.98 vs 12.26 ± 2.27 min) in group I were significant shorter those in Group II (p<0.05). The duration of sensory and motor block (335.15 ± 115.30 vs 312.30 ± 312.30 minutes and 285.13 ± 103.20 vs 225.40 ± 98.35 minutes, respectively) were significant longer in group I than in Group II (p<0.05). Good numbness rate (96.66% vs 90%) and complications (3.3% vs 9.9%) were comparable between two groups. Conclusion: Supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks under ultrasound guidance provided faster onset, longer duration of sensory and motor block, higher success rates with fewer complications in comparison with nerve stimulator technique.

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