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…
Axillary Brachial Plexus Block FIGURE 15-1. The needle is inserted toward the axillary artery (line) until either motor response of the hand or arterial blood on aspiration is obtained. General…
