Incidence of diaphragmatic paralysis following supraclavicular brachial plexus block and its effect on pulmonary function

Mak, Peter; G. Irwin, Michael; Ooi, Clara; F. M. Chow, B.

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2044.2001.01708-2.x

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Incidence of diaphragmatic paralysis following supraclavicular brachial plexus block and its effect on pulmonary function

Published in Anaesthesia • Apr 1, 2001

Authors:

Peter Mak

Michael G. Irwin

Clara Ooi

Abstract

Thirty unpremedicated ASA physical status 1-3 patients aged between 18 and 69 years, scheduled for upper limb surgery, received a conventional supraclavicular brachial plexus block using a nerve stimulator and bupivacaine 0.375% 0.5 ml.kg-1. Spirometric measurements of pulmonary function and ultraso...

Subject

Medicine

Diaphragmatic breathing

Paralysis

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