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Ultrasound-Guided Forearm Blocks FIGURE 33-1. (A) Radial nerve block above the elbow. The needle is inserted in-plane from lateral to medial direction. (B) Median nerve block at the level of…

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block FIGURE 12-1. Needle insertion for interscalene brachial plexus block. The needle is inserted between palpating fingers that are positioned in the scalene groove (between anterior and…

Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Plexus Block FIGURE 28-1. Needle and transducer position to block the superficial cervical plexus using a transverse view. General Considerations The goal of the ultrasound-guided technique of superficial…

Ultrasound-Guided Sciatic Block FIGURE 39.1-1. (A) Needle insertion to block the sciatic nerve using an anterior approach. Note that a curved (phased array) lower frequency transducer is used either in-plane…

Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block FIGURE 29-1. Ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block; transducer and needle position to obtain the desired ultrasound image for an in-plane approach. General Considerations The ultrasound-guided…

Cervical Plexus Block FIGURE 11-1. Needle insertion for superficial cervical plexus block. The needle is inserted behind the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. General Considerations Cervical plexus block can…

Thoracic Paravertebral Block FIGURE 23-1. Thoracic paravertebral block. General Considerations A thoracic paravertebral block is a technique where a bolus of local anesthetic is injected in the paravertebral space, in…

Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block FIGURE 30-1. Supraclavicular brachial plexus; transducer position and needle insertion. General Considerations The proximity of the brachial plexus at this location to the chest cavity…