In-plane and out-of-plane needle insertion comparison for a novel lateral block of the radial, ulnar, median and musculocutaneous nerves in cats.

Objective: To compare two needle insertion techniques in a novel lateral approach to the radial, ulnar, median and musculocutaneous (RUMM) nerve block in cat cadavers.

Study Design: Prospective, cadaveric experimental study.

Animals: A group of 18 feline cadavers.