Distal peripheral nerve blockade for patients undergoing hand surgery: a pilot study

Conclusions Forearm blocks are viable alternatives to proximal blockade and are effective as a primary anesthetic technique in patients undergoing hand surgery. Compared to the more proximal approaches, these blocks have the benefits of not causing respiratory compromise, the ability to be performed bilaterally, and may be safer in anticoagulated patients.
Source: Hand - Category: Surgery Source Type: research