Supraclavicular block for day-case anaesthesia at altitude
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Ultrasound guided supraclavicular block.
Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia is becoming increasingly popular. The supraclavicular block has been transformed by ultrasound guidance into a potentially safe superficial block. We reviewed the techniques of performing supraclavicular block with special focus on ultrasound guidance.
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عنوان ژورنال: Anaesthesia
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0003-2409
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2001.01870-30.x