• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.158-163
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• 2011

Background: Although a brachial plexus block can be used to provide anesthesia and analgesia for upper extremity surgery, its effects using $MgSO_4$ on postoperative pain management have not been reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate brachial plexus block using $MgSO_4$ on postoperative analgesia. Methods: Thirty-eight patients who were scheduled to undergo upper extremity surgery were randomly allocated into two groups: patients receiving axillary brachial plexus block with 0.2% ropivacaine 20 ml and normal saline 2 ml (group S) or 0.2% ropivacaine 20 ml and $MgSO_4$ 200 mg (group M). Before extubation, the blocks were done and patient controlled analgesia was started, and then, the patients were transported to a postanesthetic care unit. The postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS), opioid consumption, and side effects were recorded. Results: The two groups were similar regarding the demographic variables and the duration of the surgery. No differences in VAS scores were observed between the two groups. There was no statistically significant difference in opioid consumption between the two groups. Nausea was observed in three patients for each group. Conclusions: Axillary brachial plexus block using $MgSO_4$ did not reduce the level of postoperative pain and opioid consumption.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.29-33
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• 2016

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of dexamethasone or dexmedetomidine added to ropivacaine on the onset and duration of ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus blocks (BPB). Methods: Fifty-one ASA physical status I-II patients with elective forearm and hand surgery under axillary brachial plexus blocks were randomly allocated to receive 20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine with 2 ml of isotonic saline (C group, n = 17), 20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine with 2 ml (10 mg) of dexamethasone (D group, n = 17) or 20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine with 2 ml ($100{\mu}g$) of dexmedetomidine (DM group, n = 17). A nerve stimulation technique with ultrasound was used in all patients. The onset time and duration of sensory blocks were assessed. Results: The duration of the sensory block was extended in group D and group DX compared with group C (P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between group D and group DX. However, there were no significant differences in onset time in all three groups. Conclusions: Dexamethasone 10 mg and dexmedetomidine $100{\mu}g$ were equally effective in extending the duration of ropivacaine in ultrasound-guided axillary BPB with nerve stimulation. However, neither drug has significantly effects the onset time.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.225-230
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• 1997

Background: Authors modified the traditional continuous axillary brachial plexus block technique of Selander for purpose of increasing success rate and decreasing complications by use of commercial epidural anesthesia set. Method: Thirty-nine patients scheduled for upper extremity operations were injected with 40 ml of anesthetic solution by axillary perivascular technique, using 23~25G immobile needle at 2 cm from the pectoralis major. Tuohy needle was immediately introduced at 4 cm from the pectoralis major and pierced the expanded neurovascular sheath at an angle of 30 degree to the skin. The "pop" was well noted well. Needle was advanced 0.5 to 3.0 cm and epidural catheter introduced through the needle. After removal of needle, occlusive dressing was done. Tip of catheter and spread of solution were demonstrated by fluoroscopy with contrast dye after completion of procedure. Result: Catheter insertion was successful at first attempt for all case. Total length of insertion was from 6 to 13($10.0{\pm}1.7$) cm. Tip of catheter was placed in infraclavicular space(66.7%), about the humeral head(17.9%) and in upper arm in 3 cases as U-shape(7.9%). Catheters were maintained for $6.7{\pm}2.6$(3-12) days. There were no complications such as: perforation of major vessels, needle trauma to nerve, infection, bleeding or hematoma. Conclusion: This study demonstrated continuous axillary brachial plexus block with epidural anesthesia set is safe, easy and convenient modification of technique of Selander.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.41-45
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• 2001

Background: Clonidine, a selective ${\alpha}_2$ adrenergic agonist, increases the duration of anesthesia and analgesia when it is used with local anesthetics. This study was undertaken to evaluate whether clonidine, which was mixed with lidocaine for the brachial plexus block (BPB), has a local (peripheral) or a systemic (central) anesthetic effect. Methods: Seventy patients scheduled for upper extremity surgery were randomly allocated to two groups. In group IV (n = 35) an axillary perivascular BPB was performed with 40 ml of 1% lidocaine and 1：200,000 epinephrine, and just after BPB clonidine $2{\mu}g/kg$ was administered intravenously. In group BPB (n = 35) the same BPB was performed with 40 ml of 1% lidocaine, 1：200,000 epinephrine and clonidine $2{\mu}g/kg$. The following variables were recorded: onset time, duration of anesthesia and analgesia, and adverse effects. Results: Onset time was comparable in both groups. The duration of anesthesia and analgesia significantly increased to 306 min and 354 min in group BPB, when compared to 119 min and 151 min in group IV, respectively. No side effects such as hypotension, bradycardia, and sedation were reported. Conclusions: The duration of anesthesia and analgesia is prolonged by adding clonidine to lidocaine during brachial plexus block, which suggests that its effect is local rather than systemic.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.287-289
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• 2015

Brachial plexus block (BPB) under ultrasound guidance has come to be widely used. However, nerve injury has been reported following ultrasound-guided BPB. We hypothesized that BPB under ultrasound guidance in conjunction with real-time electrical nerve stimulation would help us prevent nerve injury and do more successful procedure. Here, we report the successful induction and maintenance of ultrasound-guided BPB and the achievement of good peri- and postoperative pain control using a conductive catheter, the EpiStim$^{(R)}$.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.22-25
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• 2015

Spasticity is a common impairment in patients with central nervous system disease. Clinical observation has demonstrated that spasticity can be aggravated by various factors such as emotional state as well as noxious stimuli. A 51-year-old male patient was scheduled for arteriovenous fistula surgery. He had right hemiplegia including motor weakness and spasticity. It was decided that the surgery would be performed under an axillary brachial plexus block (BPB). He appeared nervous when blockade was terminated. The spasticity of the right shoulder increased after ipsilateral BPB. However, when we administered sedative drugs and performed interscalene BPB 2 days later, spasticity did not occur. Exacerbation of spasticity might be evoked by an anxious emotional state. Thus, it seems to be good to consider removing of anxiety and using an appropriate approach when it is tried to perform nerve blocks in individuals with spasticity.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.339-346
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• 2022

Rotator cuff tear is the most common cause of shoulder pain in middle-age and older people. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is the most common treatment method for rotator cuff tear. Early postoperative pain after ARCR is the primary concern for surgeons and patients and can affect postoperative rehabilitation, satisfaction, recovery, and hospital day. There are numerous methods for controlling postoperative pain including patient-controlled analgesia, opioid, interscalene block, and local anesthesia. Regional blocks including interscalene nerve block, suprascapular nerve block, and axillary nerve block have been successfully and commonly used. There is no difference between interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) and suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) in pain control and opioid consumption. However, SSNB has fewer complications and can be more easily applied than ISB. Combination of axillary nerve block with SSNB has a stronger analgesic effect than SSNB alone. These regional blocks can be helpful for postoperative pain control within 48 hours after ARCR surgery.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.18-24
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• 2024

The origin and distribution of median nerve varies among the different individuals. The median nerve variations in axillary region were reported by many authors previously. Understanding of these variations is especially necessary for clinicians to prevent iatrogenic nerve damage. The current work aimed to evaluate the possible anatomical variations of median nerve in the axillary region in a sample of the Iranian cadavers (Shiraz, Fars). We dissected 26 upper limbs from 13 male cadavers to investigate the different variations of median and musculocutaneous nerves according to Venieratos and Anagnostopoulou classification. In 23.07% of specimens (n=6), the medial root united with 2 lateral roots and formed the median nerve proximal to the coracobrachialis muscle. In one case, a communicating branch separated from the musculocutaneous nerve distal to the coracobrachialis and connected to the median nerve in upper arm. Our results suggest that there are anatomical variations of the median nerve in terms of its origin and its communication with the musculocutaneous nerve in the population of southern Iran. The anatomical knowledge of the median nerve variations is important for clinicians to improve patient health outcome. Theses variations of the median nerve should be considered during surgical procedures of the axillary region and nerve block of the infra clavicular part of the brachial plexus.

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.513-521
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• 2018

목적: 본 연구는 상지 수술에서 정형외과 의사가 시행한 초음파 유도 액와 상완 신경총 차단술의 유용성 및 합병증을 조사하기 위해 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2017년 3월부터 2017년 5월까지 총 103건에서 초음파 유도 액와 상완 신경총 차단술을 시행하였다. 초음파 및 프로브는 Siemens Acuson X300의 VF13-5 transducer를 사용했다. 수술 부위가 차단한 신경의 해부학적 감각 분포 범위에 포함되는 경우 대상에 포함하였으며, 다발성 손상으로 2시간 이상의 수술 시간이 예상되는 경우와 상완부의 수술은 제외했다. 술기는 lidocaine HCl 2% 20 ml, ropivacaine 0.75% 20 ml, 0.9% normal saline 10 ml로 조성된 50 ml의 혼합액으로, 2명의 정형외과 의사에 의해 동일한 방법으로 시행되었으며, 술기의 성공률(수술 시 마취 유도 상태 여부), 마취 유도 시간(천자침 제거 후 근력과 감각이 모두 소실될 때까지의 시간), 가능한 상지 수술 범위, 수술 후 무통 지속 시간(완전 마취 유도와 수술 후 수술 부위 통증 발생까지의 시간) 및 합병증을 조사하였다. 결과: 술기를 시행한 2명의 의사 간 결과값의 차이는 없었다. 초음파 유도 액와 상완 신경총 차단술에 소요된 needling time은 평균 5.5분(2.5-13.2분), 완전 마취 유도에 걸린 시간은 평균 18.4분(5-40분)이었으며 103명의 환자 중 100명에서 마취가 성공하여 97.1%의 성공률을 보였다. 무통 지속 시간은 평균 402.8분(141-540분)이었다. 마취 후 1예에서 어지러움, 4예에서 구역, 구토 증상을 보였고, 2예에서 입 주변이 얼얼한 증상을 보였으나 7예 모두 당일 완전히 호전되었으며, 총 103예 중 3예에서는 마취 실패로 수술실에서 2예에서 국소 마취제를 추가 투여하였고, 1예에서 전신 마취로 전환하여 수술을 하였다(3예/103예, 2.9%). 결론: 일부 주관절을 포함한 상지 수술에서 정형외과 의사가 시행한 초음파 유도 액와 상완 신경총 차단술은 빠르고 쉽게 마취를 가능하게 하여 수술 대기 시간을 줄일 수 있으며 높은 마취 성공률을 얻을 수 있게 하고 용량 선택적 마취가 가능하게 하는 안전한 술기로 판단된다.

• 대한정형외과 초음파학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2014

견관절 수술을 위한 마취와 수술 후 통증 조절을 위해 적용될 수 있는 국소 신경 차단술에는 사각근간 신경 차단술, 상견갑 신경 차단술, 5번 경추 신경근 차단술 및 액와 신경 차단술 등이 있을 수 있다. 국소 신경 차단술은 통증 조절 효과는 뛰어난 것으로 보고되고 있으나 횡격 신경 마비, 기흉, 신경 손상 등의 부작용이 다수 보고되며 그 실패율도 상당하여, 부작용을 최소화하고 성공률을 높이기 위한 노력으로 초음파 유도하 중재술이 사용되고 있다. 저자들은 이와 관련된 해부학적 기초와 초음파를 이용한 국소 신경 차단 술기 등에 대하여 기술하고자 한다.