Brachial plexus block for perioperative analgesia in children with radial club hand: a retrospective audit

  • Tanvir Samra Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sector-12, Chandigarh (India);
  • Ranvinder Kaur Lady Hardinge Medical College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, New Delhi 110001(India)
  • Lalita Choudhary Lady Hardinge Medical College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, New Delhi 110001(India)
Keywords: Radial club hand, Brachial plexus block, Analgesia

Abstract

Objectives: Brachial plexus block in combination with general anaesthesia is used for surgical correction of radial club hand. We carried out this retrospective study to assess the feasibility and efficacy of brachial plexus block in children with radial club hand. Intraoperative and postoperative analgesic requirements were the primary outcome measures analysed.

Methodology: We conducted a retrospective audit and collected data on the intraoperative and postoperative analgesic requirements in 24 patients anaesthetised for orthopedic treatment of this congenital deformity in our children’s hospital over a period of 5 years.

Published
01-28-2019
How to Cite
Samra, T., Kaur, R., & Choudhary, L. (2019). Brachial plexus block for perioperative analgesia in children with radial club hand: a retrospective audit. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 142-146. Retrieved from https://www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/407
Issue
Vol.18 No.2(2014): April-June
Section
Original Articles