Episode 127: Upper Extremity Blocks with Drs. Segna and Rayaz
Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) Podcast
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How to Choose the Right Brachial Plexus Block for Thumb Arthroplasty
The superclavicular block is associated with the highest rate of pneumothorax. It can be as high as 6%. According to recent studies, this risk is decreased when using an ultrasound and increased in those with bolus lung disease and smokers. An had said, you've got the first rib there. You don't want to go beyond it yet. Obviously, you can go beyond it and then you're in the lung. Yes.
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