Ultrasound in the practice of brachial plexus anesthesia

Abstract

However, the costsof the US devices continue to limit widespread ap-plication of this approach. Gradual cost reductionas a result of technological advancement, togetherwith a reduction in the block complications will, webelieve, make the US technique increasingly attrac-tive for anesthesiologists in their practices.The present review provides some basic details ofultrasonographic technique, with emphasis on an-atomical knowledge important for US of the bra-chial plexus. Finally, a brief analysis of the literatureabout regional block and US is provided.