The Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Brachial Plexus Block in Trauma Patients

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: We evaluated the efficacy of brachial plexus block under the guide of ultrasonography for immediate management of open wound in patients with multiple trauma. METHODS: From July 2012 to April 2013, 34 patients with multiple trauma had brachial plexus block for immediate management of open wound in the upper extremity. We evaluated the patient satisfaction of the anesthesia and any complications related to the block. RESULTS: During the brachial plexus block, intravascular injection of lidocaine occurred in one patient. Except this, all patients who received brachial plexus replied they would choose brachial plexus block if they had to undergo the same surgery. CONCLUSION: Brachial plexus block is an effective anesthesia technique in the immediate management of open wound in upper extremities.