Publications by authors named "Luis F Valdes-Vilches"
Background: Recent studies indicate that clavipectoral fascia plane block (CPB) efficacy may stem from injectate distribution to the anterosuperior clavicular periosteum. We conducted an anatomical study combining the CPB with injection within the subclavius muscle.
Objective: Our hypothesis was that the anaesthetic injectate would fully cover both the anterosuperior and posteroinferior surfaces of the clavicular periosteum in the midclavicular region.
Study Objective: The objective of this anatomical study was to investigate the distribution of a solution administered using the Clavipectoral Fascia Plane Block (CPB) technique in a series of cadaveric models with midshaft clavicular fractures. The study aimed to address the knowledge gap regarding the impact of clavicular fractures on the distribution pattern of the CPB-administered solution.
Design: Observational cadaveric study.
Background: The clavipectoral fascia plane block (CPB) is a novel anesthetic management strategy proposed by Valdes-Vilches for clavicle fractures. This study aimed to investigate the distribution of the injected solution around the clavicle and the surrounding tissues.
Methods: Twelve clavicle samples were acquired from six cadavers.
Recent recommendations describe a set of core anatomical structures to identify on ultrasound for the performance of basic blocks in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA). This project aimed to generate consensus recommendations for core structures to identify during the performance of intermediate and advanced blocks. An initial longlist of structures was refined by an international panel of key opinion leaders in UGRA over a three-round Delphi process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Documentation is important for quality improvement, education, and research. There is currently a lack of recommendations regarding key aspects of documentation in regional anesthesia. The aim of this study was to establish recommendations for documentation in regional anesthesia.
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- The study aims to standardize ultrasound identification of key anatomical structures for seven basic ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) blocks due to the lack of universally agreed criteria.
- An international consensus was established using a modified Delphi process, allowing experts to anonymously refine a long-list of structures into strong and weak recommendations based on participant feedback.
- Ultimately, strong recommendations were made for 35 structures during orientation scanning and 28 for the block view, while weak recommendations covered 36 and 20 structures, respectively, promoting consistent practice and education in UGRA.