Publications by authors named "Levon M Capan"
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze our experience in 1146 cases of sonographically guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block (ICBPB) performed over 32 months.
Methods: Anesthetic records of 1146 cases of sonographically guided ICBPB performed by our staff were studied retrospectively with the use of a database created by an automated anesthesia record-keeping system. The rates of successful blocks, failed blocks necessitating conversion to general anesthesia or requiring supplementation with local anesthetics, those requiring larger-than-usual doses of sedation, and complications were determined.
Objective: A successful brachial plexus block requires a large volume of a local anesthetic. Sonography allows reliable deposition of the anesthetic around the cords of the brachial plexus, potentially lowering the anesthetic requirement.
Methods: Fifteen sonographically guided infraclavicular blocks were performed in 14 patients with 2% carbonated lidocaine with epinephrine through a 17-gauge Tuohy needle.