2018年9月16日 · The axillary brachial plexus block is relatively simple to perform and may be associated with a lower risk of complications compared with interscalene (eg, spinal cord or vertebral artery puncture) and supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks (eg, pneumothorax)

2018年6月23日 · Brachial plexus block at the level of the axilla is typically chosen for anesthesia of the distal upper limb. Axillary block is one of the most common approaches to brachial plexus block. Easy landmarks and simplicity make this block suitable for a …

The axillary block is a peripheral nerve block performed in the axilla and anesthetizes the terminal branches of the brachial plexus (figure 1). Axillary blocks are used for anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgery of forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers.

2023年4月20日 · Together, these nerves provide complete coverage distal to the elbow. Nerves that are spared while performing an axillary block include: axillary (sensory to the shoulder joint and lateral arm, motor to the deltoid and teres minor muscles);

2022年5月13日 · The lateral cord contributes the musculocutaneous nerve and the lateral component of the median nerve. The posterior cord supplies the dorsal aspect of the upper extremity via the radial and axillary nerves. The medial cord contributes the ulnar nerve and the medial component of the median nerve.

2023年6月20日 · Before the prevalence of ultrasound, its superficial location and low risk of complications, such as pneumothorax, made it a useful block for outpatient hand surgery. Its superficial location allows for easier identification of the individual nerve branches with a nerve stimulator or ultrasound techniques.

The axillary block aims to block the terminal branches of the brachial plexus which include the median, ulnar, radial and musculocutaneous nerves. The musculocutaneous nerve often departs from the lateral cord in the proximal axilla and is commonly spared by the axillary approach.

The axillary brachial plexus block is excellent for all indications distal to the elbow. Because the axillary brachial plexus block unreliably achieves blockade of the axillary, medial brachial cutaneous, or intercostobrachial nerves, it will not provide adequate coverage proximal to …

2014年11月15日 · Upper extremity nerve blocks involve blocking the brachial plexus at different points – the major blocks are interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, and axillary. So how do we decide which blocks are appropriate for a given surgery? What are the pros/cons of certain blocks over others?

It is possible to block the intercostobrachial nerve separately using ultrasound. Ultrasound guided axillary block is a safe, reliable block of the brachial plexus. Place the transducer transversely across the axilla, approximately at the junction of biceps brachii and the pectorialis muscles.