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Key Points Serratus anterior block is indicated for anterolateral chest wall incisions, targeting the lateral and postcutaneous branches of upper and middle thoracic dermatomes. The block has been used for different thoracoscopic and open chest wall incisions as well as…
Key Points Anterior chest wall blocks are used as alternatives to thoracic epidurals and paravertebral blocks for breast surgeries and procedures involving the anterior chest walls. Serratus plane blocks and supraclavicular blocks may be required for more extensive surgeries. Pectoralis…
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Key Points It is a useful block in providing topical anesthesia to the laryngotracheal mucosa innervated by branches of vagus nerve. Injection through the cricothyroid membrane results in the solution being spread onto the tracheal structures and coughed onto the…
Key Points The superior laryngeal nerve is blocked at the lower border of the hyoid bone. A small 25-gauge, short needle is used to reduce the risk of intravascular or intralaryngeal injections. Perspective The superior laryngeal nerve block is one…
Key Points The distal branches of the glossopharyngeal nerve are located submucosally immediately posterior to the palatine tonsil, deep to the posterior tonsillar pillar. Glossopharyngeal blocks can be achieved from an intraoral approach or externally next to the styloid process.…
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Key Points Used for treatment or diagnosis of complex regional pain syndromes as well as upper limb vascular syndromes. Ultrasound appears to allow a more effective and precise sympathetic block. Long-lasting local anesthetics with steroid are commonly used. C7 transverse…
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