Multiple-Injection Axillary Brachial Plexus Block: A Comparison of Two Methods of Nerve Localization–Nerve Stimulation Versus Paresthesia

Abstract

Two methods of nerve localization were compared when performing an axillary brachial plexus block by the multiple-injection technique. Nerve stimulation provided a faster onset and a greater incidence of complete block, related to a better success rate for anesthetizing the radial and the musculocutaneous nerves, than paresthesia elicitation.