Clinical Trial: the Best Approach for Blocking Intercostobrachial and Medial Brachial Cutaneous Nerves in the Upper Arm Surgery
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Pain
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: What is the Best Approach for Blocking Intercostobrachial and Medial Brachial Cutaneous Nerves in the Upper Arm Surgery? Ultrasound as an Alternative to Blind Infiltration
Brief Summary:
Brachial plexus block (BPB) alone, whether performed at the axilla or more proximally, does not provide sufficient anesthesia for the skin of the medial upper arm and elbow, because thoracic roots contribute to the innervation of these areas.For surgery of the upper arm, the brachial plexus block needs to be completed by the Medial Brachial Cutaneous nerve (MBCN) and the Intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN) nerve blocks.The ICBN is not part of the brachial plexus; it usually originates from the lateral branch of the…
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