Efficacy of ultrasound imaging for differential diagnosis of cervical swelling after brachial plexus block for shoulder arthroscopy

Various complications associated with peripheral brachial plexus nerve block have been reported, such as pneumothorax, hemodynamic collapse, and hematoma leading to airway obstruction [1]. Here, we report the successful use of ultrasound imaging in the differential diagnosis of cervical swelling after brachial plexus block for shoulder arthroscopy.

Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - December 29, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sayuri Matsunami, Nobuyasu Komasawa, Hiroyuki Yamasaki, Toshiaki Minami Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research