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INTERCALATE BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK The purpose of an interscalene brachial plexus block is to provide approximately four to twelve hours of postoperative pain reduction. The technique involves an injection

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1. First, gather all the necessary equipment including sterile gloves, local anesthetic solution, an ultrasound machine, sterile drapes, and a nerve stimulator if desired.
2. Ensure that the patient is in a comfortable supine position with their head turned slightly away from the side being blocked.
3. Prep the skin with an antiseptic solution and drape the patient in a sterile fashion, creating a clean field for the procedure.
4. Identify the interscalene groove by palpation or using an ultrasound to visualize the brachial plexus nerve roots.
5. Use a sterile needle to inject the local anesthetic solution slowly and carefully into the groove while visualizing the spread of the solution with ultrasound.
6. Aspirate before injecting the local anesthetic solution to ensure that the needle tip is not intravascular.
7. Confirm proper needle placement by observing the desired spread of local anesthetic solution under ultrasound guidance.
8. Administer a nerve stimulator if desired, to further confirm appropriate needle placement and nerve function.
9. Once the local anesthetic solution is appropriately placed, remove the needle and apply sterile dressings to the injection site.

Who needs interscalene brachial plexus block?

1. Patients undergoing upper extremity surgery, including shoulder, arm, or elbow procedures, may benefit from an interscalene brachial plexus block.
2. This block can provide effective analgesia by numbing the nerves supplying the shoulder, arm, and part of the hand.
3. It is particularly useful for reducing pain and discomfort after surgery, allowing for better postoperative pain control and facilitating early mobilization and rehabilitation.

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What is interscalene brachial plexus block?

Interscalene brachial plexus block is a regional anesthesia technique used to provide pain relief during shoulder surgery.

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Anesthesiologists and other healthcare providers performing the procedure are required to document and report the interscalene brachial plexus block.

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The procedure details, patient information, medications used, and any complications must be accurately recorded on the interscalene brachial plexus block form.

What is the purpose of interscalene brachial plexus block?

The purpose of interscalene brachial plexus block is to numb the shoulder and arm during surgery, reducing the need for general anesthesia and providing post-operative pain relief.

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Information such as the patient's name, date of birth, procedure performed, medications used, complications, and any outcomes must be reported on the interscalene brachial plexus block form.

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