A Comparison of Distal Nerve Blocks and Brachial Plexus Blocks in Terms of Block Success, Block-related Characteristics, Time to Discharge and Patient Satisfaction
Hamiyet Şenol CAKMAK,
Gamze ERTAS,
Sevda AKDENİZ
et al.
Abstract:Background: Ultrasound-guided brachial plexus blocks (BPB) are used as an anaesthetic method in hand and wrist surgeries. The radial, median and ulnar nerves can also be selectively blocked. The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to compare distal nerve blocks (DNB) and BPB in terms of block success, block-related characteristics, time to discharge and patient satisfaction. Methods: The data of patients who underwent elective hand and wrist surgery under regional anaesthetic procedures between 0… Show more
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