| Incidence of diaphragmatic paralysis following supraclavicular brachial plexus block and its effect on pulmonary function. | |
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PMID: 11284823 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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 ultrasonographic assessments of diaphragmatic function were made before the block and at 10-min intervals after injection until full motor block of the brachial plexus had developed. Complete paralysis of the ipsilateral hemidiaphragm occurred in 50% of patients. Seventeen per cent of patients had reduced diaphragmatic movement and the rest (33%) had no change in diaphragmatic movement. Those with complete paralysis all showed significant decreases in pulmonary function, whereas those with reduced or normal movement had minimal change. All patients remained asymptomatic throughout, with normal oxygen saturation on room air. |
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Authors:
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P H Mak; M G Irwin; C G Ooi; B F Chow |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 56 ISSN: 0003-2409 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 2001 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-04-04 Completed Date: 2001-05-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 352-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, ROC. makphk@hkstar.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects Arm / surgery Brachial Plexus* Bupivacaine / adverse effects Female Humans Male Middle Aged Nerve Block / adverse effects* Posture / physiology Respiratory Mechanics / drug effects*, physiology Respiratory Paralysis / chemically induced*, physiopathology |
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0/Anesthetics, Local; 2180-92-9/Bupivacaine |
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