Brachial Plexus Block

Category

Nerve Blocks

A brachial plexus block is a medical procedure that involves the administration of a dose of local anesthetic into an area either in your neck, above your collarbone or into your upper arm (near the armpit).

This treatment has brought relief to many patients who suffer from chronic pain in their arm and shoulder.

Relief is fairly quick (within 10 to 15 minutes) after the injection of medication. 

Techniques

• Interscalene block
• Supraclavicular block
• Infraclavicular block
• Axillary block

(All Under Imaging Guidance)

What does the procedure involve?

The doctor will clean the area over the region of interest and insert a small needle into the target area under imaging guidance. When it is in the correct position, they will inject the drug. They will remove the needle and cover the injection site with a small dressing.

What you are to do before procedure (Preparation)?

1. Book prior appointment if elective or get admission in causality if emergency
2. Lab investigation (*PT/INR, CBC), XRAY, CT/MRI scan and previous records.
3. 2-3 Hours fasting.
4. If you are on blood thinner like Aspirin, inform during appointment.
5. One accompanying person
6. Need to sign a consent form for procedure

Approx. Stay in hospital?

We have very fast and competent working team (Consultant, fellow, clinical assistant, technician and ward assistant) which provide you comfortable atmosphere and ease your nerves. Usual time of stay is few hours

Complications

Every procedure carries a risk, although this is extremely small. The risk of infection with this procedure is extremely small as no incisions are made in the skin.  

Resume to work?

You can resume your work after 1 day if existing disease allows.