Minimum Effective Volume of 0.75% Ropivacaine for Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block

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Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2021 Jan 7

PMID 33409105

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Authors

Koti Vadagandla

Vinay Jahagirdar

Kaanthi Rama

Danish Qavi

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Abstract

Background Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block provides direct visualization of nerve and reduces the complications associated with classical landmark guided technique, by reducing the dosage of local anesthetic drugs. This study aims to determine the minimum effective volume (MEAV) of 0.75% ropivacaine for ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block. Methodology A total of 23 patients of age group 18-75 years belonging to ASA grade 1, 2, and 3 were selected based on inclusion criteria. The MEAV was determined by using Dixons & Massey Step-up and Step-down method. The initial volume was selected as 15 mL based on previous studies. Depending on block success or failure, 1 mL of the drug was decreased or increased. Block was assessed in terms of motor and sensory components. The study was aborted after attaining five cases of block failure, followed by five cases of a successful block. Results The MEAV to be given for a successful block in 50% of patients (MEAV50) was 8.62 mL (95%CI 3.54-9.89). The MEAV to be given for a successful block in 90% of patients (MEAV 90) was 11.82 mL (95% CI 9.9-75.7). Conclusion Ultrasound guidance reduces the dosage of local anesthetic drugs to be used and provides surgical anesthesia without any complications or adverse effects.

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