In this study, the novel retroclavicular block offered a quick, safe, and reliable alternative for distal arm block. Further studies, comparing this approach with the classic infraclavicular block, are required to validate its efficacy, safety, and reliability.
The use of 160 mg of intracuff alkalinized lidocaine is associated with a decreased incidence of cough upon emergence from N2O-free general anesthesia > 120 min. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01774292).
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