Effects of increasing the dose of ropivacaine on vertical infraclavicular block using neurostimulation

Effects of increasing the dose of ropivacaine on vertical infraclavicular block using neurostimulation

BackgroundUse of an infraclavicular block is appropriate for surgery of the upper limb. However, it does not consistently block the entire brachial plexus. The aim of this study was to investigate whether increasing the dose of ropivacaine could enhance the success rate, onset time, and efficacy of...

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Main Authors: Chun Woo Yang, Po Soon Kang, Hee Uk Kwon, Kyu Chang Lee, Myeong Jong Lee, Hye Young Kim, Eun Kyung Choi, Hyun Kyoung Lim, Chul Woung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2012-07-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Subjects:
brachial plexus
nerve block
ropivacaine
toxicity
Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-63-36.pdf

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