Hemothorax After Retroclavicular Approach to the Infraclavicular Region in a Critically Ill Patient: A Case Report
Sara Ribeiro,
André Pombo,
Neusa Lages
et al.
Abstract:The retroclavicular approach to the infraclavicular region (RAPTIR) is a recently described locoregional technique for upper limb analgesia that offers advantages over the classic infraclavicular block. RAPTIR is considered an effective and easy-to-perform block associated with few complications and better patient comfort.
We present a case of a critically ill patient with thoracic and upper limb trauma. Despite multimodal analgesia, the patient developed delirium and experienced suboptimal pain con… Show more
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