Ultrasound-Guided Forearm Nerve Blocks: A Novel Application for Pain Control in Adult Patients with Digit Injuries
Joint Authors
Amini, Richard
Patricia Javedani, Parisa
Amini, Albert
Adhikari, Srikar
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Phalanx fractures and interphalangeal joint dislocations commonly present to the emergency department.
Although these orthopedic injuries are not complex, the four-point digital block used for anesthesia during the reduction can be painful.
Additionally, cases requiring prolonged manipulation or consultation for adequate reduction may require repeat blockade.
This case series reports four patients presenting after mechanical injuries resulting in phalanx fracture or interphalangeal joint dislocations.
These patients received an ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block of the forearm with successful subsequent reduction.
To our knowledge, use of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks of the forearm for anesthesia in reduction of upper extremity digit injuries in adult patients in the emergency department setting has not been described before.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amini, Richard& Patricia Javedani, Parisa& Amini, Albert& Adhikari, Srikar. 2016. Ultrasound-Guided Forearm Nerve Blocks: A Novel Application for Pain Control in Adult Patients with Digit Injuries. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100715
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amini, Richard…[et al.]. Ultrasound-Guided Forearm Nerve Blocks: A Novel Application for Pain Control in Adult Patients with Digit Injuries. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100715
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amini, Richard& Patricia Javedani, Parisa& Amini, Albert& Adhikari, Srikar. Ultrasound-Guided Forearm Nerve Blocks: A Novel Application for Pain Control in Adult Patients with Digit Injuries. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100715
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100715