Korean J Anesthesiol.  1979 Sep;12(3):261-266.

Axillary Block of Brachial Plexus : A Review of 808 Cases

• Kim CK
• Lee KW
• Yoon IH
• Choi BJ

Abstract

An evaluation of axillary block in 803 clinical cases, during the period from January 1974 to June 1979, was made. Satisfactory results were obtained in 756 out of 803 blocks (94. 2%) with the axillary perivascular technique. The authors feetl that the axillary perivascular technique in which a relatively large volume(40~50ml) of anesthetic solution was administered into the perivasculsr space of the axilla was simple, convenient and had no serious complications compared to the supra-or subclavian perivascular technique and interscalene block for a diagnosis and treatment of upper extremities.

MeSH Terms

Axilla
Brachial Plexus*
Diagnosis
Upper Extremity