Effects of median nerve block on radial artery diameter and peak velocity

John J Badal, Annie Kiesau, Patrick BoyleUniversity of Arizona, Department of Anesthesiology, Tucson, AZ, USAAbstract: Peripheral artery cannulation is a common procedure but can sometimes be difficult. Our goal was to determine if a median nerve block would increase the diameter and flow of the rad...

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Main Authors: John J Badal, Annie Kiesau, Patrick Boyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010-02-01
Series:Local and Regional Anesthesia
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/effects-of-median-nerve-block-on-radial-artery-diameter-and-peak-veloc-a3995